Personnel of the Regional Civil Security Unit (RCSU) 7 and the Cebu City Police Office inspected the firecracker zone situated at the South Road Properties, Cebu City on December 20, 2023.

According to Police Major Vernido Villamor, Jr., head of the Firearms and Explosives Section of RCSU 7 the inspection is to ensure that vendors of firecrackers have secured permits and complied with rules and regulations set by law. 

Firecrackers were found to be those approved by law. Officials said that firecrackers prohibited by law will be confiscated. 

Around 15 stalls sell firecrackers at SRP. These vendors were approved after their applications, beginning in October 2023, went through screening.

The vendors are allowed to sell from December 16, 2023 to October 31, 2023. 

The stalls are also checked on the availability of essentials to help stop the spread of fire such as fire extinguishers, receptacles filled with water, sand, among others.

(By Decemay Padilla/DYSS Super Radyo GMA)