BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Erie County Sheriff's Office said a man has been arrested after deputies seized illegal fireworks on Monday.
The Erie County Sheriff’s Office led the investigation that resulted in the arrest of 36-year-old Michael Sylvia of Buffalo for unlawfully selling fireworks.
The sheriff's office said at 6:00 a.m. on July 3, executed search warrants were approved for two homes on South Ryan Street in Buffalo. While doing the search, a large cache of commercial fireworks was found in one of the basements.
“This was a great collaborative investigation by all agencies,” said Sheriff Garcia. “The South Ryan Street basement was a powder keg that could destroy this house and those around it. These explosive devices become unstable when not stored properly, so today’s raid may have prevented a tragedy.”
Silvia was arrested and charged with class-A misdemeanors, criminal possession of a weapon, and unlawfully possessing, storing, and allegedly selling fireworks.
This arrest culminated a week-long investigation into the illegal fireworks sale.
The estimated value of the illegal fireworks recovered from 25 South Ryan Street is $50,000.00 the ECSO said.
