Driver on the 10 Freeway arrested with 1,000 pounds of illegal fireworks in the trunk

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A man was arrested on Tuesday morning near City Terrace (Los Angeles) after police say they found 1,000 pounds of illegal fireworks in his trunk.

CHP and LA County Fire officials responded to a car parked on the right shoulder of the westbound lanes near Campus road. They soon discovered the illegal fireworks, according to ABC 7.

The driver was arrested for fireworks possession. The fireworks were seized by fire officials.