North Texas police bust illegal fireworks operation, officials say

Fort Worth police tracked down an illegal fireworks operation just in time for the July 4 holiday.

FORT WORTH, Texas — Fort Worth police shut down an illegal fireworks operation, according to the department.

The police department said it received information about illegal fireworks sale being advertised on social media. The information led officers to locations on E. Berry Street and Donalee Street.

Investigators with the department, along with bomb and arson personnel, were able to confiscate a large quantity of fireworks intended for illegal sale and distribution in Fort Worth, according to FWPD.

“Illegal fireworks are against the law and put our neighborhoods, first responders and property at risk,” the department wrote in a social media post. “We will continue to enforce city ordinances and hold violators accountable.”