(FOX40.COM)— Just days ahead of Independence Day, the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office wrapped up a six-week operation seizing more than 12,000 pounds of illegal fireworks.
While this year’s haul was less than previous years, law enforcement officials say it’s a sign their efforts are working.
“From a law enforcement standpoint, we like to see that it’s not as big this year because that means what we’re doing out there is working,” said Assistant Sheriff Michael Eastin…