Law enforcement has seized a cache of ghost guns from the home of two Staten Island men, Joseph Orapallo and his son Frank, who have ties to organized crime. The district attorney’s office alleges that these untraceable firearms, along with the necessary equipment for their production, were intended for sale, highlighting a significant public safety concern.
During the arraignment, the court heard about the sophisticated setup designed for manufacturing firearms, raising alarms about the potential circulation of unregulated weapons in the community. The incident not only underscores issues of illegal firearm possession but also draws attention to the implications of mob influence on criminal activities in Staten Island.
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