A 17-year-old juvenile has been arrested in Scranton, Pennsylvania, after law enforcement uncovered multiple altered automatic weapons and fentanyl during a search. The Lackawanna County District Attorney’s Office revealed that the firearms, including two modified Glock handguns and a Draco AK-47 style firearm, were found loaded with ammunition, highlighting a troubling rise in firearm offenses committed by minors.
This incident raises concerns about the illegal modification of weapons and drug trafficking among youths. District Attorney Brian J. Gallagher emphasized the urgent need for law enforcement action against such activities, stating the collaborative efforts among various police units in the investigation. Following the arrest, the juvenile was placed in a detention facility as prosecutors pursue felony and misdemeanor charges related to weapons and drug offenses.
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