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Costa Rica blows up $1 million worth of fireworks all at once

On Tuesday, the Public Security Ministry of Costa Rica carried out one of the most spectacular fireworks displays of the year—albeit in a way that no one expected. More than 771,000 confiscated illegal fireworks, valued at approximately $1 million, were destroyed in a massive controlled detonation. This marks the largest such event in the last five years, conducted at one of the ministry’s training fields.

The fireworks were seized from border crossings, buses, and street vendors between November 2012 and March 2013. The illegal pyrotechnics, banned for safety reasons, were collected and prepared for destruction in order to prevent them from being sold on the streets.

Instead of the typical colorful display over a city during a holiday or festival, the confiscated explosives were set off simultaneously behind secure barriers, creating a massive and highly controlled explosion. Although no spectators were present, the destruction showcased the government’s ongoing commitment to ensuring public safety and reducing illegal fireworks circulation.

This operation, Costa Rica’s largest-ever fireworks destruction mission, highlights the efforts of the Public Security Ministry to crack down on illegal pyrotechnic sales, which can pose significant risks to the public. The ministry’s decision to carry out such a large-scale detonation underscores the serious dangers associated with illegal fireworks, while also serving as a reminder to follow the country’s strict regulations on the sale and use of pyrotechnic products.

As the largest fireworks destruction in recent years, the event will likely remain one of the most memorable—but unconventional—fireworks displays in Costa Rica’s history

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