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Last Updated: Friday, 22 October, 2004, 10:42 GMT 11:42 UK
Police warn over cheap fireworks
The public is being urged not to buy cheap fireworks after thieves struck at a company in Chilmark, Wiltshire.

Police said 648 Boxes of Thrillers and 192 boxes of Blast Zone fireworks were taken, worth a total of �8,943.

The fireworks are unique in that they are boxed sets prepared for sale only in ASDA stores.

"Anyone being offered such items for sale is asked to contact police," said a spokesman or to call Crimestoppers.




SEE ALSO:
Fireworks worth thousands stolen
21 Oct 04  |  Beds/Bucks/Herts
Bid to cut illegal firework sales
20 Oct 04  |  Lincolnshire


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