Honolulu has not prosecuted a single case involving ghost guns since the city enacted a ban in 2020, raising concerns about the effectiveness of its enforcement measures. Despite an uptick in incidents related to these untraceable firearms, a disparity among Hawaiʻi counties exists in how the state law is interpreted and applied.
This lack of prosecution prompts questions about the local police’s handling of ghost gun cases and the broader implications for public safety in the region. As the debate over gun control continues, understanding how law enforcement navigates these challenges becomes increasingly relevant.
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