Counterfeit goods haul is seized

Almost 2,000 illegal fireworks were seized

Police have seized fireworks, cigarettes, counterfeit DVDs and cash during searches in north Belfast.

More than 1,000 fireworks, mostly rockets, along with 40 cartons of cigarettes, were seized from a house at Downview Gardens, off Antrim Road.

A total of 805 rocket-type fireworks were seized from a house at Glasgow Street, off the Shore Road.

At Elmfield Street in the Ardoyne area over 5,000 cigarettes, cash and more than 200 counterfeit DVDs were found.

Chief Superintendent Mike Little said the sale of illegal fireworks would not be tolerated in north Belfast.

"These fireworks not only cause great annoyance in the community, but are potentially very dangerous," Mr Little said.

"Police want to take as many of these fireworks as possible out of circulation, but we need the support of parents and the whole community.

"Anyone who is aware of illegal fireworks being sold should contact police."