But if you arrest him, I’m going to set off fireworks in protest. The market of stubbornness can remain solvent for a long time.
Classic Internet Tough Guy boast. Imagine thinking that, when the police come to fine you, your neighbors will break the law in front of the police "to show them!". Your neighbors may be just smart enough to not invite the police to fine them, too.
The "market of stubbornness" is about one deep at any given moment.
Cops have arrest quotas to meet - they don't mind arresting you too.