A 29-year-old man from Hayward faces multiple charges for drug and gun possession after police discovered an Instagram video of him firing a modified Glock pistol into the air. The investigation, which began in mid-September, reveals that authorities seized over 800 Xanax pills, more than an ounce of cocaine, and equipment aimed at converting firearms for fully automatic use during a subsequent raid on the man’s home.
Police acted on the video when they identified the account holder, highlighting a troubling intersection of social media and illegal activity. During the raid, the suspect reportedly expressed that modifying guns was “fun” and claimed ignorance regarding the legality of his actions, raising questions about the awareness and responsibilities surrounding social media use and gun laws.
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