‘Look at alternatives’: Police issue warning over illegal use of fireworks this Territory Day

TERRITORY Day revellers planning to illegally light up fireworks have been put on notice by cops.

Fireworks over Mindil Beach on Territory Day 2019. Picture: David Artisan

TERRITORY Day revellers planning to illegally light up fireworks have been put on notice by cops.

Acting Assistant Commissioner Bradley Currie said cops wouldn’t hesitate to fine those caught lighting fireworks.

If you are caught you’ll be stung with a $1570 fine.

“Police are encouraging Territorians to celebrate Territory Day safely and look at alternatives for celebrating the day,” he said.

“What that means for Territorians is we will have to look at another way to celebrate Territory Day, you won’t be able to buy fireworks and there won’t be a public fireworks event and of course letting off fireworks will be illegal.”

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Extra police have been rostered on to ensure the force has a strong presence in public places.

Mr Currie urged those having a few drinks tonight to consider their plans home and to arrange a Sober Bob.

“NT Police are running a number of ongoing operations throughout the Territory so they will be conducting random breath testing stations as well as making sure that we are a presence in the community,’ he said.

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The day is typically one of the busiest days on the NT Fire and Rescue Service’s calendar with fireys called to 160 fires last year, a 50 per cent decrease on festivities in 2018.

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