1K Pounds Of Illegal Fireworks Seized On The Peninsula: RC Police

REDWOOD CITY, CA — A Redwood City man was booked into San Mateo County Jail, while two South San Francisco men were cited and released in connection with an illegal fireworks bust that led to the seizure of 1,000 pounds of the explosives, the sheriff's department reported Friday.

The evidence was significant enough to bring out the county bomb squad to ensure the safe disposal of the fireworks, officials said.

Jesus Miguel Cuevas, 18, Francisco Alberto Garibay, 21, and Jesus Garibay, 22, tried to flee when deputies conducted a follow-up call related to an earlier call Thursday on the 3500 block of Hoover Street in Redwood City and returned with a search warrant to collect the cache of fireworks, sheriff's deputies added. Cuevas of Redwood City faces a felony, while the other two men were issued misdemeanor citations.

The Redwood City Police Department reminds residents all fireworks are illegal in the Peninsula town, as they present a safety hazard.

Possession and use of illegal fireworks can carry fines of up to $50,000 and substantial jail time.

Anyone that may have additional information related to this incident is encouraged to contact Sgt. Russ Felker at 650-780-7627. Those with information about this case or others in which they wish to remain anonymous may leave messages at 800-222-TIPS, or send the information online at www.BayareaCrimestoppers.org.