Over 1,000 illegal fireworks worth $250K seized from Brooklyn warehouse
BROOKLYN (WABC) -- The FDNY and the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office teamed up to seize more than 1,000 illegal fireworks worth $250,000 from a Brooklyn warehouse, authorities said.
Investigators received a tip that led them to the warehouse, the Everbright Trading Company, at 1177B Flushing Ave. where undercover fire marshals found the illegal fireworks.
The fireworks included Roman Candle-style fireworks, rockets and large sparkling devices.
Based on a tip from the Riverhead Long Island Fire Marshal's Office, FDNY Fire Protection Inspectors and Fire Marshals launched the investigation. According to a news release, fire marshals in plainclothes visiting the warehouse twice and noticed shelves were stocked with a range of illegal foreworks.
That when the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office was called in, and on June 24 undercover members of the BFI Special Investigations Unit and the DA investigator team attempted to purchase fireworks.They froze the location, obtained a search warrant and hauled away the merchandise.
Lisen Pan, 42, the on-site manager, was arrested and charged with criminal possession of a weapon, reckless endangerment and unlawfully dealing with fireworks and dangerous fireworks.
"Let me be clear: individual actions that endanger the public will not be tolerated. I am proud of the collaborative work between the FDNY and the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office in keeping our City safe," said FDNY Commissioner Robert S. Tucker in a statement.
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