No independence on Independence Day for men arrested in Torrance illegal fireworks bust
Prosecutors filed explosives charges on Thursday against two men arrested in connection to an illegal fireworks bust in Torrance.
Brian Flanigan, 40, in whose home the 3,400 pounds of explosives were discovered, is charged with possession of ingredients to make a destructive device and possession of an explosive, according to Sandi Gibbons, a spokeswoman for the District Attorney's office.
Patrick German, 39, of Redondo Beach, was charged with one count of possession of an explosive, Gibbons said.
They're both scheduled to be arraigned in Torrance Superior Court on July 8, 2004.
The pair were arrested Wednesday following an investigation that began with a tip in Redondo Beach the previous day.
At Flanigan's home in the 1600 block of Beech Avenue, investigators say they found enough explosives to have destroyed surrounding homes had they ignited.
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This has been going on for many years. It has been reported several times to the Torrance police and nothing had been done. This was when the person was living on the same block of Amapola Ave.
The only connection to Mr. Flanigan is that our doughters play soccer together! Your story is full of untruths and mistakes. by adding me to your front page you have destroyed my buisness and reputation. we weren't even arrested at the same time. congradulations.
HOw did the July 8, 2004 hearing go? It would be good to get some closure in 2009.