Camillus Police recover $6,000 worth of illegal fireworks in New York State

This past weekend, they were successful in recovering illegal fireworks with a combined value of over $6,000 thanks to information received from the Camillus Police Department. If you observe someone using fireworks in a prohibited manner, the authorities want you to let your local department know about it.

It is imperative that you keep in mind that firecrackers, bottle rockets, and roman candles are all prohibited by law in the state of New York. The use of ground-based pyrotechnics such as party poppers, snappers, and handheld wood sparklers is permitted in the state of New York. These fireworks are intended for amusement purposes.

Be sure to check on any applicable local laws before letting off any fireworks, as some nearby towns and villages have ordinances that are more stringent than others.