Federal Aviation Administration officials did not specify the quantity of seized fireworks. But FAA officials today reminded airplane passengers that fireworks are banned onboard.

In a news release, the administration notes that all fireworks — including the smallest sparklers — are banned from carry-on and checked bags because of the "tremendous" fire risk they pose to aircraft in the air and on the ground.

Commercial flights in Hawai'i make up a fraction of the Western-Pacific region's overall air traffic, but Hawai'i passengers account for more than one-third of all fireworks seizures at the region's airports, according to the FAA.

Violations include civil penalties up to $50,000 per violation with a minimum fine of $250. Criminal convictions can result in prison sentences of up to five years and fines of up to $250,000 for individuals and $500,000 for corporations.