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Man Charged, 23 Bottle Rockets Seized After Cambridge Fireworks Incident

CAMBRIDGE (CBS) – A Boston man was arrested Monday night after he allegedly lit off fireworks on a Cambridge road and drove off.

A person told police they witnessed the incident on Norfolk Street.

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Cambridge Police seized 23 bottle rockets. (Image Credit: Cambridge Police)

Police stopped the car in a nearby parking log and found the 27-year-old did not have a license.

Officers found 23 bottle rockets in the man's car.

Cambridge Police said the man, who was not identified, is facing several charges.

"Fireworks are illegal in Massachusetts and a number of nearby pedestrians/residents were alarmed by the loud bang of the fireworks. Additionally, a bottle of alcohol was observed being thrown out of the car window prior to the stop," police said.

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