The prosecution said Thursday in a statement that the incident caused the collapse of a residential building and the damage to a neighbouring property without revealing the site of the blast.
Investigations indicated that one defendant, assisted by the other, had used his home as a makeshift fireworks factory.
An autopsy report confirmed that the victim died as a result of the explosion, which occurred during the manufacturing process and led to the building’s collapse, the statement added.
The prosecution urged citizens to avoid possessing such explosive materials, including consumer fireworks, emphasizing that this would cause severe penalties.
Moreover, the public prosecutor directed all prosecution offices to take decisive legal action against such crimes.
Although fireworks and firecrackers have long been popular among Egyptian children, they often cause nuisance to pedestrians and residents.
Complaints about fireworks being used in public places have increased in recent weeks.
According to media reports, one citizen reported that a fireworks display had landed on his car, causing it to catch fire and burn out.
Egyptian law prohibits possessing, manufacturing, or importing explosives without a licence. Penalties vary depending on the reason behind using these materials.
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