Nearly 1,000 pounds of illegal fireworks seized in Fullerton

FULLERTON, Calif. (KABC) -- Fullerton police were thanking tipsters Friday for helping them seize close to 1,000 pounds of illegal fireworks.

Officers pulled over two cars after getting tips from civilians around 8:30 p.m. Thursday night.

Three people were taken into custody for attempting to sell the items, Fullerton police said.