THE police recently seized a quantity of illegal fireworks and explosives during a raid at a house on the Kumaka waterfront, in the Mabaruma sub-region of Region One (Barima-Waini).
The police said that acting on a tip-off, they paid a visit to the apartment of one Loliwattie Singh, and there they found the items.
According to the police, Singh and two adult children live in the apartment where the explosives were found.
Among the types and quantities of explosives that were found were: 100 Rocket Launchers; 33 Bin Ladens; 12 Big Bosses; 56 007s; 16 thunder supers; 100 Nugvo Fostonitos; 30 Crazy Kings; 880 mini Beng Begs; 540 Fostano Coretes; and 180 Fostonito Primuns.
Police say all hands found in the house were arrested and placed into custody, while the explosives have been lodged pending institution of charges.