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Bakersfield Police Department, Bakersfield Fire Department arrest 4 men for selling illegal fireworks

In a joint release, the agencies said they arrested four men in three separate incidents across the city. More than 3,000 pounds of illegal fireworks were seized, along with more than $9,000.
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The Bakersfield Police Department and the Bakersfield Fire Department announced multiple arrests for the sale of illegal fireworks over Independence Day weekend.

In a joint release, the agencies said they arrested four men in three separate incidents across the city. More than 3,000 pounds of illegal fireworks were seized, along with more than $9,000.

Those who were arrested were booked into the Kern County Jail for felony possession of illegal fireworks, sale of fireworks without a license, and possession of dangerous explosive devices.

Both agencies say operations like these will continue through Tues, July 4.



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