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NEW YORK —— (77WABC) FDNY Marshals have announced the seizure of thousands of dollars worth of illegal fireworks.
In the first bust, $3900 dollars worth of fireworks was confiscated from Shawn, Christopher & Steve Haripershad.
3 unidentified individuals were involved in a similar but separate bust resulting in $4100 worth of fireworks being confiscated.
City officials have announced a big crackdown on illegal fireworks as the July 4th weekend approaches.
FDNY Fire Marshals, @NYCSHERIFF, and @NYPDnews from the #NYCFireworksTaskForce arrested Shawn Haripershad, 30, Christopher Haripershad, 24, and Steven Haripershad, 27, for possession of approximately $3,900 worth of illegal fireworks. Read more: https://t.co/JGUqaCrM64 pic.twitter.com/9xiaEd1Sk0
— FDNY (@FDNY) June 19, 2021