Police seize mortars after illegal fireworks show near Cathedral Park

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Portland police said they seized several mortars after an illegal fireworks show near Cathedral Park on Thursday night.

Just after midnight, officers patrolling the area noticed the fireworks going off underneath the St. Johns Bridge and began looking for who was responsible.

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