#Hawaii illegal fireworks

17 more tons of illegal fireworks seized, bringing total confiscation to 70,000 pounds

The Illegal Fireworks Task Force seized approximately 17 tons (34,000 pounds) of illegal fireworks on Wednesday from a shipping container that falsely declared its contents as other items.

Task force seizes 16 tons of illegal fireworks in Honolulu; Maui police to crackdown on violators

Approximately 16 tons of illegal fireworks were seized in a shipping container late last week in Honolulu as part of enforcement efforts conducted by the state’s Illegal Fireworks Task Force.

Hawai’i lawmakers hearing seven bills about fireworks on Feb. 4

To address the issues of illegal fireworks that disrupt and harm Hawaiʻi’s communities, the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce will be holding a hearing Friday, Feb. 4 at 2 p.m. to consider seven bills.