AN Garda Síochána in Tralee are advising people to be safe and sensible this Halloween night.

This is one busiest nights of the year for the emergency services in the county. Gardai are advising parents to remind their children that fire fighters and emergency services personnel are there to protect them and their property.

They are appealing to parents and guardians to keep children away from bonfires and illegal fireworks. Gardaí across the Kerry Division will be conducting increased patrols to respond to reports of any anti-social behaviour.

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They are asking that children  be accompanied by an adult when trick or treating and to do so in well lit areas. Gardaí are reminding the public that it is a criminal offence for any person to throw fireworks in the street or in other public places.

Operation Tombola is An Garda Síochána’s  nationwide operation focusing on preventing and detecting the sale of fireworks and associated public order and anti-social behaviour issues during the Halloween period.

Over the past decade, Gardaí have seized 1,218 explosives under Operation Tombola, with a value of €225,000. These seizures, undoubtedly have contributed to reducing harm associated with their illegal use.

An Garda Síochána is also asking drivers to slow down and show extra caution while driving over the next 48 hours as more people including small children will be out on roads.

If you, or a friend or someone in your group becomes in danger or in an emergency at any time during Halloween, please call 999/112 for Garda assistance and that of other frontline services.

Should anyone feel unsafe or in danger in their home, they ask that they please call 999/112 and they will support them.