Dutch police have confiscated 4000 kilograms of fireworks along the German border, both legal and illegal, coinciding with the start of the festive fireworks sales. While purchasing fireworks abroad is permitted, buyer must comply with Dutch regulations, which prohibit firecrackers and rockets. Numerous municipalities along the Dutch-Belgian border have implemented one-way traffic measures to mitigate disruptions caused by ‘fireworks tourism’ from the Netherlands, responding to ongoing community concerns.