LARA announces seizure of more than 17,000 pounds of illegal fireworks and explosives

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The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), through its Bureau of Fire Services (BFS) and State Fire Marshal, partnered with local public safety agencies to seize more than 17,000 pounds of illegal fireworks and explosive materials during a coordinated multi-phase investigation.

The investigation involved the Detroit Police Department Bomb Squad, Garden City Police De…