In a release, LBPD says that on Monday June 12, South Division Directed Enforcement officers, with the assistance of West Division patrol officers conducted an investigation into the sale and possession of illegal fireworks and ended up confiscating roughly $2,500 of worth of what it describes as "high powered fireworks" and arresting three men (adults). .

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"Officers located an online advertisement regarding illegal fireworks that were available for sale," LBPD's release says. "Through the course of the investigation, officers responded to the 4400 block of Myrtle Avenue, where contact was made with the individuals [allegedly] selling fireworks." LBPD took three men (adults) into custody (two from Carson, ages 18 and 33, and one from LB, age 25.)

LBPD's release adds:

The Long Beach Police Department encourages those celebrating the 4th of July holiday to do so in a safe and responsible manner. We are reminding residents and visitors that all fireworks, including those marked "Safe and Sane," are illegal in the City of Long Beach. Violators may be cited and/or arrested and faced with a $1,000 fine, sentenced to jail for six months, or both. The fines and penalties may increase depending on the fireworks’ classification.

Fireworks may be voluntarily disposed of at collection bins located at all fire stations, Lifeguard Headquarters from 8:00 am-8:00 pm (2100 E. Ocean Boulevard, on the West side of the Junipero lot), or any police station.

If you or your neighbor would like flyers, posters, or yard signs to post in your home/neighborhood you can pick them up at Fire Headquarters (3205 Lakewood Blvd.) starting June 12, 2017 to July 3, 2017 from 7:30 am-4:30 pm or at the Neighborhood Resource Center (100 W. Broadway, Suite 550) starting June 12, 2017 to July 3, 2017 from 8:00am-5:00pm. You can also call and reserve them from the Neighborhood Resource Center at (562) 570-1010.

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