LONG BEACH, Calif. (KABC) -- More than 230 pounds of illegal fireworks were seized Friday night in Long Beach as many prepare to celebrate 4th of July.
According to a tweet posted by the Long Beach Police Department, officers with the North Division made the bust. A photo shows more than a dozen boxes of fireworks.
Fireworks are illegal in the city of Long Beach.
According to the city, anyone cited or arrested for fireworks violations could face a $1,000 fine and jail time.
If you host an event in the city with fireworks, you could also be cited.