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Law Enforcement Agencies in Pueblo Seize More than 2,000 Pounds of Illegal Fireworks
- On Wednesday, law enforcement officials from Pueblo and the county sheriff’s office collaborated to confiscate 2,204 pounds of illegal fireworks in a coordinated effort ahead of Independence Day.
- Law enforcement officers conducted undercover purchases of fireworks from covert dealers located in neighborhood areas, then secured warrants to proceed with confiscations and arrests.
- The operation involved two homes, including one used to manufacture homemade fireworks, and confiscated 29 bags of federally illegal M-Type devices filled with explosive powders.
- PPD reported that detectives acquired prohibited and hazardous fireworks from covert vendors in residential neighborhoods and cautioned that causing fires with such illegal fireworks can result in imprisonment for as long as 12 years and fines up to $750,000.
- Authorities apprehended a pair of individuals who now face numerous charges, although the Pueblo statement did not detail the specific allegations connected to the illegal fireworks sales and possession.
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More than 2,000 pounds of illegal fireworks seized by Pueblo law enforcement agencies
More than 2,000 pounds of fireworks were seized in the City and County of Pueblo just before the Fourth of July holiday. Detectives with the Pueblo Police Department, along with the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office’s Special Investigation Narcotics Unit, carried out a joint operation to combat the distribution and sale of illegal fireworks. As part of the operation, detectives purchased illegal fireworks from underground sellers in various residen…
Over one ton of fireworks seized by Pueblo law enforcement agencies
On Wednesday, the Pueblo Police Department and Pueblo County Sheriff's Office announced that they collaborated with neighboring counties' bomb units to seize 2,204 pounds of illegal fireworks from underground sellers operating in residential areas.
Pueblo-area law enforcement seize 2,200 pounds of illegal fireworks in sting operations
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Pueblo Police Department (PPD) says they've seized more than a metric ton, about 2,204 pounds, of illegal fireworks in a joint effort with other agencies. PPD says they teamed up with the sheriff's office for different sting operations. "As part of this operation, detectives purchased illegal and dangerous fireworks from underground sellers operating in various residential areas throughout the community," read a relea…
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