New Delhi, Oct 9 (PTI) Ahead of Diwali, the Delhi Police has seized over 7,800 kilograms of illegal fireworks in multiple operations across the city since September 1. To date, 32 individuals have been arrested, officials said on Thursday.

The drive, carried out by various police districts and units, including the crime branch and AATS teams, aligns with the Supreme Court's directions and the Delhi government's blanket ban on the sale, storage, and use of firecrackers to curb pollution during Diwali.

Police said the sustained enforcement effort has led to massive recoveries from residential areas, godown, and commercial units where the banned items were allegedly being repackaged and sold in violation of the ban.

According to police, the largest single recovery came on September 25, whe

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