NEW YORK — Police officers from the 106 Precinct conducted a search warrant in Queens that resulted in an arrest and a large amount of fireworks being seized. The search was conducted at a garage on 89th Avenue this past Tuesday. More than 100 cases of fireworks were found that have an estimated street value of approximately $100,000.
Arrested in connection to the search warrant was a 30 year-old male from Queens who was charged with Unlawful Dealing with Fireworks.
The search warrant was obtained after an investigation was conducted by the 106 Precinct Field Intelligence Officers. Captain John Ganley of the 106 Precinct, who was present at the seizure, stated that the use and sale of fireworks in New York City is illegal and dangerous.
“With the Fourth of July upon us, everyone enjoys the holiday and the professionally organized fireworks displays that are a part of the holiday tradition but illegal fireworks are dangerous not only to the people discharging them but also to the people who reside in the areas where these fireworks are being set off illegally,” said Ganley. “We strongly urge our community partners who become aware of illegal fireworks displays to report these incidents to the police department.”
