Cops seize 15,000 kilos of unlawful fireworks in San Mateo, San Francisco, Alameda and Santa Clara counties | Native Information

Two people were arrested with £ 15,000 of illegal fireworks and $ 1 million in cash after Sept.

In early May, the Sheriff’s Office’s crime-fighting unit opened an investigation into a large line of illegal fireworks distribution. During the investigation, two people identified as Sam San, 61, from San Francisco, and Jennifer Nguyen, 54, from San Jose, were linked to the fireworks sales in San Mateo County. Through surveillance, detectives identified two apartment buildings and a warehouse in Oakland that are linked to the operation.

San has been detained in the San Mateo County Jail and Nguyen is currently on charges of her involvement.

The sheriff’s office is reminding residents that all fireworks are illegal in unincorporated areas of San Mateo County, as well as in the cities it serves. Fines of up to $ 1,000 can be imposed.