Las Vegas police warned people that they would be cracking down on illegal fireworks this year and they've already started confiscating them.
The Northwest Area Command of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department confiscated dozens of fireworks in just a matter of hours earlier this week.
#youlightitwewrite is in full effect! NEAC confiscated these in the matter of a few hours! The possession alone of illegal fireworks will end in citation and seizure of fireworks. Safe and Sane only. #dontlooseadigit @ClarkCountyNV @ClarkCountyFD pic.twitter.com/1mYmLicmEB
— LVMPD NEAC (@LVMPDNEAC) June 26, 2019
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Illegal fireworks result in numerous fires every year in the Las Vegas valley.
Law enforcement and fire inspector teams will be fanning out in #LasVegas neighborhoods over the #4thofJuly holiday to crack down on the use of illegal fireworks. Those caught could face fines of up to $1,000 and disposal fees may apply. #YouLightItWeWriteIt pic.twitter.com/UBD2KAgB1P
— LVMPD (@LVMPD) June 25, 2019
Safe-N-Sane fireworks go on sale on Friday at numerous locations in Las Vegas area. Or, there will be several firework shows around the Las Vegas valley for the 4th of July. Click here for list.
