There was no shortage of fireworks complaints in the City of Omaha this year. The Omaha Police received 1,882 calls for complaints in June and July, a 30 percent increase over last year.
Officers wrote 14 citations for violations of the fireworks ordinance. In an effort to get rid of unwanted or unused fireworks, the Omaha Police Department will hold a Firework and Gun Amnesty Day on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Seymour Smith Park near 72nd and Harrison and Omaha Fire Station 43.
They will be collecting and properly disposing of fireworks and illegal or unwanted firearms and ammunition. No questions will be asked.
Police say it is helpful if guns are unloaded prior to turn-in, but it is not necessary. If it remains loaded, they ask you to tell the staff before removing it from your vehicle.