Community Tip Leads to Seizure of Nearly 600 Pounds of Dangerous Fireworks
ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 24, 2016) – More than 600 pounds of dangerous, illegal fireworks were have been confiscated by the Anaheim Police Department following a tip from the community.
Acting on the tip, Anaheim Police Crime Task Force investigators completed a probation search on a home at the 1500 block of East Benmore Lane in north Anaheim.
Nearly 600 pounds of commercially manufactured dangerous fireworks were seized, along with almost 10 pounds of commercially manufactured Safe and Sane fireworks. The dangerous fireworks included mortars, bottle rockets, roman candles, fire crackers and rocket stands.
Investigators from Anaheim Fire & Rescue and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Bomb Squad assisted Anaheim Police. The fireworks were removed by the bomb squad.
Two brothers, a 32-year-old and a 27-year-old, told police they purchased the dangerous fireworks in Pahrump, Nev., and were selling them in locally.
Detectives will present a criminal case to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office in the near future.
Joint fireworks enforcement teams made up of Anaheim Police, Anaheim Fire & Rescue and Anaheim Code Enforcement officers will be conducting heavy enforcement of Anaheim’s firework regulations through the Fourth of July holiday.
In addition to potential criminal prosecution, violators may face civil fines of up to $3,000 for possessing illegal dangerous fireworks and of up to $1,000 for misuse of Safe and Sane fireworks.
2016 marks the second year in which Safe and Sane fireworks are allowed in Anaheim in limited circumstances.
Fireworks may be purchased at two locations in Anaheim starting June 28 through July 4 at Honda Center, 2695 E. Katella Ave., and at the Brookhurst Shopping Center, 2297 W. Ball Road.
Safe and Sane fireworks may be used in Anaheim only on July 4 between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m., and only in designated areas.
For more information on doing the Fourth right, visit www.anaheim.net/fireworks. We encourage residents to Celebrate with Care as we honor our nation’s independence.
Nearly 600 pounds of commercially manufactured dangerous fireworks were seized, along with almost 10 pounds of commercially manufactured Safe and Sane fireworks. The dangerous fireworks included mortars, bottle rockets, roman candles, fire crackers and rocket stands.
Investigators from Anaheim Fire & Rescue and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Bomb Squad assisted Anaheim Police. The fireworks were removed by the bomb squad.
Two brothers, a 32-year-old and a 27-year-old, told police they purchased the dangerous fireworks in Pahrump, Nev., and were selling them in locally.
Detectives will present a criminal case to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office in the near future.
Joint fireworks enforcement teams made up of Anaheim Police, Anaheim Fire & Rescue and Anaheim Code Enforcement officers will be conducting heavy enforcement of Anaheim’s firework regulations through the Fourth of July holiday.
In addition to potential criminal prosecution, violators may face civil fines of up to $3,000 for possessing illegal dangerous fireworks and of up to $1,000 for misuse of Safe and Sane fireworks.
2016 marks the second year in which Safe and Sane fireworks are allowed in Anaheim in limited circumstances.
Fireworks may be purchased at two locations in Anaheim starting June 28 through July 4 at Honda Center, 2695 E. Katella Ave., and at the Brookhurst Shopping Center, 2297 W. Ball Road.
Safe and Sane fireworks may be used in Anaheim only on July 4 between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m., and only in designated areas.
For more information on doing the Fourth right, visit www.anaheim.net/fireworks. We encourage residents to Celebrate with Care as we honor our nation’s independence.
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