The Government Office has commented on the use of gunpowder on the occasion of the celebrations of Yecla which is only requiring compliance with the law (Royal Decree 230/1998 of 16 February), with which it is intended to ensure safety users' own accounts and in general people to attend these celebrations.
It is recalled that the Explosives Regulation which contains norms and guidelines in the use and distribution of powder, provides that each person can only take your home a kilo of powder per day.
If this amount was exceeded, in addition to engaging in an unlawful act, an accident happened, would not have affected the coverage of liability insurance.
The Delegation of the Government has sought at all times, within the law, were available as powder faster and more agile, but has never had any request from the Association of Stewards or the mayor of Yecla that a decision as to constitute a breach of the law.
On the other hand, it regrets that after the commitment to facilitate the delivery of powder, are themselves responsible for parties who attempt to circumvent the rule states, equal for all citizens and all the festivities taking place in this country .
He has also expressed its disappointment over the treatment received by Civil Guard officers in the performance of its obligations, which is none other than to meet the law enforcement and public safety.
Finally the Delegation of the Government has stressed that given the disparity of views your choice should be clear, as it has opted for law enforcement and security and secondly for the holiday.
It is his hope that the obligations that concern us all citizens would not be in a festival Murcia loved by all and are being a major recreational and religious references in our region.
Source: Delegación del Gobierno en Murcia