More than 300 pounds of illegal fireworks were seized following a probation search in Seaside Tuesday.The Monterey County Probation Department and Seaside Police Department were conducting a probation search of a 17-year-old Seaside resident when the illegal fireworks were discovered. They were confiscated by law enforcement.The seizure of these illegal fireworks serves as a reminder that law enforcement is aware of illegal firework activity and serious about enforcing firework ordinances, especially in "hot spot neighborhoods." A list of where safe and sane fireworks are permitted in the counties of Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz can be found here.To report illegal fireworks, the Seaside Police Department says to call 831-394-6811.See more coverage of top Central Coast stories here | Download our app | Download Very Local
More than 300 pounds of illegal fireworks were seized following a probation search in Seaside Tuesday.
The Monterey County Probation Department and Seaside Police Department were conducting a probation search of a 17-year-old Seaside resident when the illegal fireworks were discovered. They were confiscated by law enforcement.
The seizure of these illegal fireworks serves as a reminder that law enforcement is aware of illegal firework activity and serious about enforcing firework ordinances, especially in "hot spot neighborhoods."
A list of where safe and sane fireworks are permitted in the counties of Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz can be found here.
To report illegal fireworks, the Seaside Police Department says to call 831-394-6811.