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The fatal explosions were set off by illegal fireworks used during New Year's celebrations in the Salt Lake area, a neighborhood in Honolulu, Hawaii, according to the Honolulu Police Department.
In addition to the fireworks, weapons and cash “believed to be the sales of illegal fireworks,” deputies identified and arrested a 36-year-old man in connection with the raid.
The task force also conducted its first fireworks amnesty day Sunday—where members of the public could drop off illegal fireworks, no questions asked—that netted 515 pounds of fireworks. The ...
The type of fireworks sold in the United States range from those permitted under federal law to illegal explosive devices and professional fireworks sold on the black market. Both the illicit manufacture and diversion of illegal explosives to the consumer market have become a growing problem in recent years.
A cache of homemade fireworks exploded as it was being destroyed by a bomb squad, flipping and damaging cars, smashing windows in homes and injuring 17 people including police officers ...
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Honolulu mayor Rick Blangiardi said in a statement that the explosion was "caused by what appears to be illegal fireworks" ... 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For ...
The police drone recorded video of six properties where illegal fireworks were launched, with one of the cited properties launching over 100 aerial fireworks, city officials said in a staff report.