Sheriff’s Department seizes 1,500 pounds of illegal fireworks

During the first week in July, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department conducted Operation Safe and Sane, focusing on enforcing laws against illegal fireworks throughout the county. The Sheriff’s Specialized Enforcement Division, Sheriff’s Arson/Bomb Squad, station deputies, and fire department partners carried out a zero-tolerance illegal firework suppression operation.

More than 1,500 pounds of illegal fireworks were seized by San Bernardino County deputies, and 134 tickets were issued during the weeklong enforcement campaign surrounding the Independence Day holiday, officials said.

Deputies responded to 1,293 service calls related to fireworks during the period, officials said.

Some were the result of reports from the public, while others were “proactive patrol-initiated calls,” officials said.

Anyone with information regarding illegal fireworks is urged to contact their local police department.  Callers wishing to remain anonymous should contact We-tip at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or go to wetip.com.