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Authorities Seize Over 3,400 Pounds of Illegal Fireworks in San Jose and 1,500 Units in Alameda

San Jose Police Department plans to deploy drones after undercover raids recovered more than 3,400 pounds of fireworks along with improvised explosive devices.

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Overview

  • San Jose police arrested three men—David Benito-Carbajal, Juan Rocha and Javier Martinez—on felony charges for possession of illegal fireworks and destructive devices.
  • Undercover operations and search warrants executed in mid-June led to the seizure of roughly 3,400 pounds of fireworks and improvised explosive devices from multiple San Jose sites.
  • Investigators recovered AR-style rifles, ammunition and numerous IEDs among the stockpiled firework caches.
  • Alameda Police Department discovered over 1,500 units of professional-grade fireworks during a raid at a storage unit, marking its largest haul this year.
  • San Jose Police Department plans to deploy drones to pinpoint illegal firework activity while property owners may face fines up to $100,000.