St. Louis officers bust illegal fireworks sale

St. Louis police officers busted an illegal fireworks retail operation on the Fourth of July.
Published: Jul. 4, 2024 at 3:15 PM CDT

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - St. Louis police officers busted an illegal fireworks retail operation on the Fourth of July.

According to the department, officers received a tip that a storefront in the 8900 block of Riverview Drive was conducting an illegal fireworks retail operation. After being alerted to the storefront, Bomb and Arson investigators seized the fireworks. Police said a gun was also recovered at the storefront.

A suspect was arrested, and the case is being reviewed by the warrant office to determine charges.