Five Arrested in Cathedral City Fireworks Crackdown

CATHEDRAL CITY (CNS) - Five people were facing charges today after
being arrested during a fireworks enforcement operation over the weekend in
Cathedral City.
  

Police said they received more than 65 calls Friday and Saturday
reporting illegal fireworks throughout the city.
  

Five people were arrested for alleged possession of fireworks, and two
others were cited for disruptive activities, police said.
  

An unspecified amount of fireworks were seized. Police did not release
the identities of those arrested.
  

Anyone with information about illegal fireworks was urged to contact
the police department at 760-770-0332, or anonymously through the Coachella
Valley Crime Stoppers at 760-341-7867.