 Officials will also advise display organisers |
A council and police are launching special patrols on Friday to combat the nuisance caused by the anti social use of fireworks. Officers from Greater Manchester Police and staff from Oldham Council are starting daily patrols from 1700 BST to 0100 BST until 12 November.
They will be looking to enforce new laws tightening the use and sale of fireworks especially by under 18s.
Trouble makers could face on the spot fines or anti social behaviour orders.
'Rapid response'
The patrols also aim to provide a high profile deterrent, to gather intelligence about the illegal use of fireworks and to provide support and advice for those planning organised displays.
"This is a high profile rapid response capability that we have not had before in our fight against anti-social behaviour caused by fireworks," said Councillor Jeremy Sutcliffe, cabinet member for environmental services.
Chief Supt Keith Bentley, Divisional Commander Oldham said: "It is now an offence for under 18's to possess fireworks in a public place and for anybody to possess the bigger 'professional use only' fireworks.
"We will be using these patrols to proactively enforce those new offences."
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