The press service of the Fergana Department of Internal Affairs reports that individuals who set off homemade fireworks on New Year’s Eve have been identified in the Fergana region.

According to the information, about 10-15 people used homemade pyrotechnics. An urgent investigation was conducted on this fact.

Law enforcement officers in the Uzbekistan district identified the offenders. They were charged under Articles 183 (Petty hooliganism) and 185-1 (Illegal trafficking of pyrotechnic products). They were brought to administrative responsibility.

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