Crime & Safety
DC Police Seize 58,000 Pieces Of Fireworks In One District: MPD
D.C. police seized more than 58,000 pieces of illegal fireworks on the 4th of July in just one district, police say.
WASHINGTON, DC -- The Metropolitan Police Department seized more than 58,000 pieces of fireworks in one district as part of a city-wide crackdown during the 4th of July, police say.
Police posted photos on Twitter of the haul, which showed countless boxes stacked on top of each other.
Yesterday, MPD recovered thousands of illegal fireworks in the city. More than 58,000 pieces were recovered in a single district!
Thank you to our officers who spent this #IndependenceDay to ensure the safety of our visitors & residents!#HereToHelp pic.twitter.com/lO4rH36VFo
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) July 5, 2019
Thank you for your valuable role in fire safety and prevention, @DCPoliceDept. With this significant recovery, there is no doubt that there was a decrease in the number of firework incidents impacting life, health, safety and property. #SaferstrongerDC. https://t.co/yT451gNHDz
— DC Fire and EMS (@dcfireems) July 5, 2019
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