Bomb Squad technicians today destroyed approximately 5,000 pounds of confiscated fireworks at the NYPD firing range in the Bronx.
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly and Fire Commissioner Salvatore J. Cassano today reminded New Yorkers of the dangerous consequences of transporting, buying, selling or using fireworks. In New York City, all consumer fireworks are illegal, and individuals caught buying, selling or using fireworks will be arrested. This year, the Police Department has confiscated more than 5,000 pounds of illegal fireworks, ranging in size from sparklers to professional pyrotechnics. Police have also arrested 70 individuals and seized six vehicles in connection with the transport of illegal fireworks. FDNY Fire Marshals in the Firework Enforcement Unit have made 20 arrests for the sale, use, storage and/or transportation of illegal fireworks, and have seized more than 300 cases of fireworks valued at more than $25,000. New Yorkers are encouraged to view the safe, free and spectacular Macy's fireworks display, the nation's largest, which begins at 9:00 PM on Monday over the Hudson River.
No comments:
Post a Comment