HONOLULU (KHON2) — The state Department of Law Enforcement’s Illegal Fireworks Task Force has seized more than 227,000 pounds of illegal fireworks since its formation in 2023, the state senate said.
The state senate visited a DLE bunker that stores illegal fireworks on Oct. 3, where lawmakers were able to see firsthand the amount of explosives seized.
For Sen. Brandon J.C. Elefante, the visit reiterated the importance of enforcing fireworks laws.
“Illegal fireworks pose serious risks to our neighborhoods, and the work of the task force is critical to protecting the public,” Elefante said. “With the passage of Act 246, 243, 244 and 247, the state legislature is committed to supporting the work of the task force in enforcing effective legislation to address the issue of illegal fireworks in our state.”
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Sen. Donovan M. Dela Cruz echoed similar sentiments, adding in that prosecuting violators is part of community safety…