Police in The Hague find powerful firework bomb equivalent to 120 cobra fireworks

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Police in The Hague discovered a powerful firework bomb equivalent to 120 cobra fireworks, the strongest ever found in the region. The explosive, capable of destroying a house, was found during an operation targeting illegal fireworks. A 22-year-old man, previously found with heavy fireworks, is linked to the discovery. The incident highlights concerns about dangerous explosives circulating, with police also finding significant amounts of fireworks stored unsafely in residential areas during the operation.


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