MUP: Increased use of pyrotechnics and weapons during the holidays, 13 seriously injured

During this year’s police action “Peace and Good” during the Christmas and New Year holidays, an increased number of seriously injured persons and a much higher number of violations related to the use of pyrotechnics and weapons were recorded. compared to last year, according to the data of the MUP.

On Thursday, the Ministry of the Interior (MUP) announced the results of the “Peace and Good” operation, which was carried out from December 13, 2024 to January 7, 2025, when there was an increased use and illegal use of pyrotechnics. resources, and because of this, all police departments carried out preventive tasks.

During the implementation of this year’s campaign, there were no fatalities, but 13 people suffered serious physical injuries from the use of pyrotechnics, and 20 people were slightly injured.

“Remember, pyrotechnics are not toys,” said the MUP.

Children under the age of 14 are among the severely injured. Split-Dalmatia, Zadar and Zagreb. Ten children under the age of 14, two minors under the age of 18 and eight adults were among the lightly injured.

The police also seized 96 pieces of weapons, 5281 pieces of ammunition, 0.30 kilograms of explosives, 10 pieces of explosive devices (bombs, etc.) and 112,621 pieces of pyrotechnic accessories. Two cases of house shootings, six car shootings and five shootings at other buildings were also recorded. The police recorded 155 misdemeanors and 14 criminal offenses related to the use of pyrotechnics, weapons and ammunition, according to the Ministry of Interior.

In relation to last year’s action in 2023/2024, the wordč is about an increase considering that last year three seriously injured persons and 16 minor injuries were recorded, and at that time also 26 misdemeanors and 18 criminal offenses related to the use of pyrotechnic devices and weapons were recorded. .