As the Fourth of July approaches, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is ramping up enforcement to keep illegal fireworks off the streets — and they’re already seeing a sharp uptick in activity.
Shakeria Hawkins breaks down how Metro is increasing patrol ahead of the holiday.
Las Vegas police cracking down on illegal fireworks ahead of Fourth of July
Starting Saturday, licensed firework stands across the valley will begin selling “safe and sane” fireworks — and police say those are the only fireworks legal to use in Clark County.
According to Metro, just one weekend of enforcement has already resulted in more than 5,000 pounds of illegal fireworks being confiscated. Officers have also issued nearly 60 citations since June 20…