Oxnard authorities took swift action on Tuesday night, seizing thousands of illegal fireworks allegedly being sold at Fierro’s Meat Market on South C Street.
Responding to reports, police discovered over 3,000 fireworks weighing about 30 pounds, including both safe-and-sane varieties and more hazardous types like large mortar-style fireworks.
The business owner was cited for violating Oxnard’s strict fireworks code, which prohibits all fireworks within city limits. As per to the source yahoo
Ahead of the Fourth of July, Oxnard has intensified efforts to curb illegal fireworks, emphasizing fines ranging from $250 for safe-and-sane items to $1,000 for dangerous fireworks like mortars and firecrackers.
Last year, the city received over 891 fireworks-related complaints in June alone, with police preparing for potential disturbances on July 4th through targeted patrols and drone surveillance to pinpoint hotspots of illegal activity.
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Residents are urged to report fireworks violations anonymously through designated hotlines and email tip lines to ensure community safety and compliance with local regulations.
Oxnard continues to stress the dangers posed by fireworks, citing annual incidents of structure fires and distress to residents and pets.