Hawai‘i Department of Law Enforcement Seizes 17.5 Tons of Illegal Fireworks

The Hawai‘i Department of Law Enforcement’s Illegal Fireworks Task Force made a significant seizure on Friday during a routine tariff inspection. A shipping container coming from the mainland to Hawai‘i was found to be carrying an additional 17.5 tons of illegal fireworks. This latest seizure highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to crack…

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The Controversial Practice of Using Police Forces as Revenue Generators

In towns across America, a controversial practice has emerged as a means to generate revenue: turning police forces into collection agencies. This approach, aimed at counteracting declining tax bases, involves the aggressive enforcement of fineable offenses such as speeding. While some argue that it is a necessary evil to maintain public services, others view it…

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