Abu Dhabi: The General Directorate of Abu Dhabi Police has launched an awareness campaign to warn residents against using illegal fireworks.

The campaign is part of Abu Dhabi Police’s ‘Your Security is Our Happiness’ initiative and is line with its efforts to enhance residents’ awareness of preventive measures to protect them from risks.

Brigadier Hamid Saeed Al Afrit, Deputy Director General of Security and Ports at Abu Dhabi Police, urged the public to desist from practices that may lead to material losses, environment pollution, or fires and put the safety of the community and property at risk.