Crime & Safety
San Bruno Police Arrest Colma Resident for Distributing Illegal Fireworks
A 24-year-old was arrested for delivering the illegal fireworks to an undercover officer.
By Bay City News Service, image via Shutterstock
San Bruno police arrested a 24-year-old Colma woman on Friday afternoon after she allegedly delivered illegal fireworks to an undercover officer.
Police detectives discovered on Thursday that illegal fireworks were being sold and distributed in the Bay Area from an online source.
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Investigators placed an order of illegal fireworks on the website to inspect the situation.
Amber Lugo delivered the illegal fireworks at 12:06 p.m. Friday. Lugo was allegedly found in possession of 50 pounds of illegal fireworks and was arrested.
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San Bruno permits “safe and sane” fireworks, which bear a seal indicating approval by the state fire marshal.
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