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Illegal Fireworks Seized From Franklin County Residence
By Mike Thomas
Jul 2, 2008 - 5:05:24 AM

Authorities have recovered a number of illegal fireworks from a Franklin county residence.

Franklin County sheriff Gary Toelke says information obtained from an ongoing investigation led to the issuance of a search warrant for a residence on Copperridge Road near Stanton.  On June 30, Franklin County Deputies, agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, and the Missouri Fire Marshal’s Office executed a search warrant at the residence and recovered the illegal fireworks consisting of M-80’s, M-100’s, and M-1,000’s.  Authorities say those particular types of fireworks can be equal to ¼ to ½ stick of dynamite. 

Authorities say they also found  fireworks classified as 1.3 grade for commercial use at the residence.  Those fireworks require a state and federal license to sell. A 4-wheeler was also recovered that was stolen from Jefferson County, along with a second 4-wheeler with the VIN removed.

An unidentified 47 year old man was taken into custody at the residence and warrants are pending.