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Activists against the irresponsible use of fireworks say the noise levels this Divali were the worst they have experienced in years and are now questioning whether they placed their trust in the new administration too soon.
Founder of the Animals 360 Foundation and the Fireworks Action Coalition of T&T, Roger Marshall, in a phone interview with Guardian Media yesterday, said members were inundated with messages and calls from concerned citizens about the widespread use of fireworks during the Divali holiday. He said they received reports from Diego Martin, Arima, South Oropouche, and El Socorro, describing these areas as a “war zone”. Fireworks were also heard in Mount Hope, Freeport, and Felicity.
“It was shocking. We really didn’t expect that. We were really alarmed. The animal shelters themselves, you know, had a horrible time,” he shared.
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