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Illegal Fireworks Fuel Organized Crime | Sacramento News
Illegal fireworks in California are more than just loud and dangerous—they’re fueling organized crime. With seizures skyrocketing—from under 3,000 pounds in 2021 to over 16,000 in 2025 in San Joaquin County alone—these “overcharged” explosives are becoming a major black-market cash cow for gangs, often with lighter penalties than drug trafficking. A tragic Esparto explosion that killed seven people exposed a decade-long criminal enterprise behind these illegal devices. Law enforcement is now targeting the networks, not just the users, uncovering explosives alongside drugs, cash, and…
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