# Firework and weapon surrender in The Hague

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/firework-and-weapon-surrender-in-the-hague
> Updated: 2026-10-15T22:00:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

During a safety week in The Hague held from October 5 to 11, 2026, residents surrendered nearly 250 kilograms of fireworks and 19 weapons. This amount marks a significant increase compared to the 80 kilograms of fireworks handed in during the previous year.

Mayor Jan van Zanen suggested the rise in surrendered fireworks might be related to a national consumer ban on fireworks that began on August 1, 2026. The surrendered weapons included knives, a machete, brass knuckles, and a ‘ploertendoder’. 

Alongside the surrender program, police inspected ten secondary schools and security lockers at hospitality venues, resulting in the seizure of 26 weapons and approximately eight kilograms of drugs.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-15: The Hague residents surrender 250kg of fireworks and 19 weapons

During a safety week in The Hague, residents surrendered nearly 250kg of fireworks and 19 weapons, marking a significant increase from the previous year.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/the-hague-residents-surrender-250kg-of-fireworks-and-19-weapons

### 2026-10-10: Helmond police seize 20kg of illegal fireworks

A 19-year-old man was arrested in Helmond, Netherlands, after police seized approximately 20 kilograms of illegal heavy fireworks, including mortar shells, from his home and a garage.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/helmond-police-seize-20kg-of-illegal-fireworks

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