Denver police seize thousands of pounds of fireworks Friday night
The Denver Police Department seized over 10,000 pounds of fireworks Friday night from a residence northwest Denver.
Police said the fireworks were being illegally sold out of the home.
An investigation into the incident is ongoing and no arrests had been made as of Monday afternoon.
Fireworks are illegal in the City and County of Denver. This includes possession of fireworks in addition to igniting them.
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