'Largest single bust of illegal fireworks' in Fresno's history leads to arrest

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - A antheral from Fresno was arrested aft officers allegedly recovered him successful possession of thousands of dollars worthy of amerciable fireworks connected Friday, the Fresno Police Department said.

Officers arrested a antheral astatine a location successful Kerman connected Friday. The man, who constabulary said has ties to Fresno, was allegedly recovered successful possession of 113 boxes of amerciable fireworks.

The retail outgo of the fireworks amounted to $21,440, according to officers. They besides accidental this is the "largest azygous bust of amerciable fireworks successful the past of Fresno."

The apprehension was portion of Operation "Snakes and Sparkles," which is simply a collaboration betwixt the constabulary section and the occurrence department.

This is an ongoing investigation.