German police intercepts van full of illegal fireworks on its way to the Netherlands

German customs intercepted a van carrying 1260 kilograms of illegal fireworks near Dresden, intended for sale in the Netherlands. The 44-year-old Czech driver was arrested for transporting explosive materials and reportedly confessed partially. The cargo included 85 boxes of prohibited fireworks, containing 760 kilograms of explosives. The driver loaded the fireworks in the Czech Republic on November 4 and drove to Germany without a permit. The fireworks have been confiscated and removed by experts.