LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Officers are urging the community to celebrate the Fourth of July safely after nearly 500 boxes of illegal fireworks were seized Thursday.
Officials said 498 boxes of professional-use-only fireworks were found in illegal possession, resulting in one arrest.
Police reminded residents that fireworks purchased from licensed stands are legal, but professional-grade fireworks are not.
They also warn that illegal fireworks can cause serious injuries, spark fires, damage property, and put entire neighborhoods at risk.
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Anyone caught with illegal fireworks can expect citations, and violations could also lead to arrest.
Thursday’s enforcement was led by the LVMPD Northeast Area Command, along with LVMPD ARMOR and the Clark County Fire Department.
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