Published: 6/30/2011 - Updated: 1 year ago

Illegal fireworks seized from South Toledo home

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Fireworks seized by State Fire Marshal investigators at a Toledo, Ohio, home include these inside the garage. More than 5,000 pounds of fireworks were seized at this South Toledo home on Thursday. STATE FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE Enlarge

More than 5,000 pounds of fireworks were seized from a South Toledo home Thursday.

The consumer and modified fireworks were taken from 1576 Claybourne Drive. The fireworks were displayed on shelving units like a store showroom inside the home, according to the State Fire Marshal.

Investigators from the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms; Toledo Police Department; and the Toledo Fire Investigative Unit also seized homemade fireworks.

Last week, ATF agents received a tip that individuals were selling fireworks from the home. After making an undercover purchase from the home, a search warrant was obtained and police entered the home early Thursday morning.

The investigation is ongoing.

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