The City of Surrey says its bylaw officers seized a record 345-thousand dollars worth of fireworks over the last three weeks.
Mayor Brenda Locke says the work sends a strong message that illegal fireworks will not be tolerated in Surrey.
She says bylaw officers will be working extended hours during Diwali, like with Halloween, to patrol what they consider "hot spot" areas in the community.
In Surrey, fireworks are not allowed to be sold or discharged without a permit from the fire department and federal fireworks operator certification.
