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Connecticut State Police seize nearly $250,000 worth of illegal fireworks in Danbury

State police say they expect to make several arrests after seizing nearly $250,000 worth of illegal fireworks in southwestern Connecticut. Police tell News 12 Connecticut that they raided a storage

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Jul 3, 2015, 3:56 PM

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Updated 3,237 days ago

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Connecticut State Police seize nearly $250,000 worth of illegal fireworks in Danbury
State police say they expect to make several arrests after seizing nearly $250,000 worth of illegal fireworks in southwestern Connecticut.
Police tell News 12 Connecticut that they raided a storage barn and a house in Danbury Wednesday after receiving an anonymous tip.
In the raid, police hauled away four truckloads of explosives along with $3,600 in cash and drugs.
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