CRIMEJun 12 · 00:28 UTCKRON4 SAN FRANCISCOTor Smith

Oakland man had more than 4K pounds of illegal fireworks: sheriff

An Oakland man was arrested for allegedly selling illegal fireworks online and was found to possess over 4,000 pounds of fireworks in his vehicle and residence, according to the Alameda County Sheriff's Office. The investigation began after a detective discovered an Instagram account advertising 'dangerous fireworks' for sale.

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