P4.8 million illegal firecrackers destroyed in LagunaPeople watch the destruction of seized illegal firecrackers at Camp Vicente Lim in Laguna yesterday. Gen. Paul Kenneth Lucas presenting the illegal firecrackers prior to the destruction. CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna, Philippines — Up to P4.8 million worth of illegal firecrackers seized in separate police operations in Calabarzon were destroyed at this camp yesterday morning. Gen. Paul Kenneth Lucas, Calabarzon police director. Twelve people including businessmen and retailers were arrested in simultaneous anti-illegal firecracker operations across Calabarzon, Lucas said.

Source: Philippine Star December 30, 2025 16:42 UTC