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$250,000 Worth of Illegal Fireworks Seized in Brooklyn
- On June 24, 2025, fire marshals apprehended 42-year-old Lisen Pan at Everbright Trading Company in Brooklyn following the confiscation of a large quantity of illicit fireworks estimated to be worth a quarter of a million dollars.
- The investigation was initiated after a lead was provided by the Long Island Fire Marshal’s Office in Riverhead, prompting undercover agents to attempt purchasing fireworks prior to carrying out a search warrant.
- Officials found shelves stocked with aerial cake-style rockets, handheld Roman candles, and large sparkling devices, and issued summonses for illegal storage and obstruction of safety equipment.
- Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez emphasized that the defendant’s possession of a large quantity of high-powered fireworks was not only illegal but also posed a significant risk to the safety of the community.
- The arrest highlights continued enforcement efforts by FDNY and Brooklyn DA's Office to keep the city safe amid annual fireworks hazards, urging residents to report illegal sales and use caution.
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$250,000 worth of illegal fireworks seized in Brooklyn
By Katie Houlis Click here for updates on this story BROOKLYN, New York (WCBS) — Officials seized hundreds of illegal fireworks from a Brooklyn business earlier this week. The bust happened Tuesday at Everbright Trading Company on Flushing Avenue near Varick Avenue. New York City Fire Department officials say the investigation began after the Riverhead Long Island Fire Marshal’s Office sent them a tip about Everbright. When fire marshals vis…
Brooklyn resident arrested after FDNY seizes $250K in illegal fireworks
FDNY fire marshals have arrested a 42-year-old Brooklyn resident for alleged possession of more than 1,000 illegal fireworks valued at $250,000.FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker announced Saturday that fire marshals arrested Lisen Pan for the sale of illegal fireworks in Brooklyn. In a collaborative effort between the FDNY’s Bureau of Fire Investigation, the Bureau of Fire Prevention, and the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office, more than 1,000…
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