A 20-year-old North Chicago man, Eric Raines-Sylvestre, is arrested and charged with over 20 felonies related to an illegal gun trafficking operation. The extensive investigation reveals that Raines-Sylvestre allegedly manufactured and sold “ghost guns” and machine gun conversion kits, with undercover detectives purchasing a total of 10 firearms and 26 conversion devices from him. Authorities indicate that some of these firearms were reported stolen from Lake and Cook counties.
Raines-Sylvestre’s indictment comes after collaboration among multiple law enforcement agencies, highlighting the growing concern over untraceable firearms in Illinois. Lake County Sheriff John D. Idleburg underscores the importance of this operation in enhancing community safety, emphasizing the collective effort to disrupt such dangerous activities. Raines-Sylvestre remains in custody with further legal proceedings ahead.
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