In a statement today to mark the European Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism, the PSP, within the scope of the 'Explosives Precursors' operation, carried out 179 investigative actions against economic operators who make explosive precursors available. Users aiming to prevent “illegalities” associated with the activities.
The PSP source explained to Lusa that precursor products are materials, components that can be used in the illegal manufacture of explosives.
However, according to the source, they can also be used legally, for example in agriculture, such as fertilizers and herbicides.
As part of the process, 25 violation notices were filed, nine of which were for improper storage, eight for improper records or lack of records of transactions and acquisitions or production and three for non-compliance with technical standards prescribed for implementation. activity.
Three administrative offenses were registered for making explosive precursors subject to restrictions available to individuals.
During this operation, 11 tonnes (10,875kg) of potassium nitrate and three tonnes (2,950kg) of potassium permanganate were seized for storing nitrates in excess of the permitted quantity and for not having a license issued by PSP.
The action arises “within the exclusive and specific competences of the PSP in terms of licensing, regulation and supervision of the manufacture, storage, marketing, use and transportation of arms, ammunition, explosives, dangerous goods and explosive precursors”.
“Through this action, the PSP is again associated with the European Day of Remembrance (established by the European Union) for the victims of terrorism, which takes place annually on March 11, following the terrorist attacks carried out by explosives at the Madrid-Atocha station, on March 11, 2004, which caused 193 deaths and approximately 2,000 injuries”. mentioned in the note.
The measure aims to “contribute to reducing the threat posed by explosive precursors in the European Union and to strengthening the control system for the commercialization and use of explosive precursors. .
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