A 30-year-old Albany man, Russell Gibson, is indicted for illegal possession of a ghost gun and crack cocaine following a police drug bust. The Albany County District Attorney’s Office has charged Gibson with multiple offenses, including second-degree Criminal Possession of a Weapon and third-degree Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance With Intent to Sell. The charges stem from an April 22 search warrant execution that uncovered significant quantities of crack cocaine, drug paraphernalia, and a loaded 9 mm ghost gun.
During arraignment, Gibson pleaded not guilty and is now held in Albany County Jail, with potential penalties that could include up to 15 years in state prison. The case highlights ongoing concerns about the prevalence of ghost guns—firearms that can be assembled at home—and their connection to illegal drug activities. Investigators continue to probe the narcotics investigation, raising questions about the extent of the operation.
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