More than 100,000 Pounds of Illegal Fireworks Seized

The fireworks were in a warehouse of an authorized importer and exporter in Commerce, but illegally storing dangerous explosives

More than 100,000 pounds of illegal fireworks seized

By Leo Stallworth and Leanne Suter Click here for updates on this story     COMMERCE, California (KABC) — A major bust in Commerce Wednesday morning led to the seizure of more than 100,000 pounds of illegal fireworks, officials said. “This is definitely one of the largest seizures that California has seen of fireworks,” said Kara Garrett, Cal Fire deputy state fire marshal. Cal Fire and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives mad…

More than 100,000 pounds of illegal fireworks seized in Los Angeles County

By Austin Turner Click here for updates on this story     LOS ANGELES (KCAL, KCBS) — Authorities in Los Angeles County seized more than 100,000 pounds of illegal fireworks on Wednesday. According to Cal Fire, the Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted the seizure in Commerce, where it responded to reports that a fireworks importer and exporter wasn’t following the requirements of a licensee, despite being a licensed vendor. Cal Fire did not …

More than 100,000 pounds of illegal fireworks seized in Los Angeles County | News Channel 3-12

By Austin Turner Click here for updates on this story     LOS ANGELES (KCAL, KCBS) — Authorities in Los Angeles County seized more than 100,000 pounds of illegal fireworks on Wednesday. According to Cal Fire, the Office of the State Fire Marshal conducted the seizure in Commerce, where it responded to reports that a fireworks importer and exporter wasn’t following the requirements of a licensee, despite being a licensed vendor. Cal Fire did not …

More than 100,000 pounds of illegal fireworks seized in Commerce

A major bust in Commerce led to the seizure of more than 100,000 pounds of illegal fireworks, officials said.

Authorities Seize More Than 100,000 Pound of Illegal Fireworks in Commerce

More than 100,000 pounds of illegal fireworks were seized Wednesday in Commerce following an investigation into a licensed importer/exporter that was alleged to be in violation of laws and regulations governing its license. “As we approach the 4th of July and a typical increase in usage of illegal fireworks, this seizure should be a reminder of our zero tolerance to illegal fireworks in California,” California State Fire Marshal Daniel Berlant s…