3 Tons Of Consumer Grade Fireworks Confiscated From Dallas Home
DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) - North Texas cities are cracking down on fireworks violations.
On Tuesday, July 3 at 9:30 a.m., the Dallas Police Department's Southeast Crime Response Team and Deployment Unit executed a search warrant with the Dallas Fire Marshal's Office at 1437 Ashview Circle.
That's where officers found what they called "a large amount of consumer grade fireworks."
The more than 7,100 pounds of fireworks believed to be worth more than $8,000 were seized and taken to a secure Dallas Fire-Rescue location.
No one was arrested but citations were issued.
Dallas Police said the fireworks will be disposed of by the DPD Bomb Squad and "a third party environmentally friendly company contracted by the city of Dallas."
"This is a great example of teamwork between the Dallas Police Department and Dallas Fire Rescue and their efforts to remove illegal fireworks off the streets," The Dallas Police Department said in a news release.
The Dallas Police Department and Dallas Fire-Rescue will be working together to enforce fireworks violations all across the city of Dallas.
Violators will face the respected penalties.
Dallas Police encourage everyone to be safe this 4th of July and enjoy professional firework shows. Misuse or mishandling of fireworks could lead to serious injuries and or fires.