Jail ‘threat’ helped vs firecracker use

A police “threat” to the public may have been among reasons why there was a decrease on firecracker-related injuries while welcoming the year 2018, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Ronald “Bato” de la Rosa said on Tuesday.

In a news conference, de la Rosa added that he had “motivated” and “encouraged” police regional directors all over the country to go “all out” against firecrackers, especially those who are illegally possessing them.