Social Media, Internet Help Fuel Illegal Fireworks Sales

By Rick Sallinger
DENVER (CBS4) – Fireworks are meant for fun, but they can also be dangerous. That’s why there are laws. In Denver, “if you can light it or ignite it it’s illegal to buy sell or shoot fireworks,” according to Doug Schepman, a Denver police spokesman.
But CBS4 found that getting around those laws is as simple as placing an ad on Craigslist. Numerous ads for the Denver area displayed pictures of items for sale. One offers packages ranging from $75-$10