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July 3, 2007

4 tons of illegal fireworks lead to arrests in N.J.

TRENTON, N.J. -- Fifty people from states including Rhode Island, Connecticut and Delaware are arrested in New Jersey for illegal fireworks.

State troopers say they've confiscated nearly four tons of fireworks along the border with Pennsylvania -- which allows the sale of fireworks to out-of-state residents.

New Jersey state police say they confiscated 7,800 pounds of fireworks valued at $21,000.

It's illegal in New Jersey to use, possess or transport fireworks.

Read more about the arrests in The Star-Ledger of New Jersey and on South Jersey News Online.

-- The Associated Press

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