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| Police charge fireworks supplier |
| 2005-08-06 |
| POLICE investigating July's fireworks incident at an NRL match between the Bulldogs and Broncos have laid charges against an alleged supplier. NRL [National Rugby League]SPAN> A large firework was detonated in the northern grandstand of Telstra Stadium in the 69th minute of the round 20 clash, sparking a security crackdown by both the club and the stadium on Bulldogs fans. Police yesterday stopped a Pantech truck at Flemington markets containing 1,500 individual fireworks, as part of a covert operation. The 30-year-old driver, from Guildford, was arrested and charged with numerous explosives offences. He will appear in Burwood Local Court on August 29. Police said their investigation into the incident – including the search for crowd members who detonated the device – was continuing. |
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