Four men, including three from Staten Island and one from Florida, face serious charges in a federal indictment related to a conspiracy that involved the manufacture and trafficking of untraceable 3D-printed firearms, commonly known as “ghost guns.” The indictment outlines a scheme in which the defendants allegedly produced over 25 ghost guns and created devices capable of converting semi-automatic weapons into illegal machine guns, raising significant public safety concerns as these firearms are nearly impossible to trace.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office highlights that the accused utilized 3D printers and sourced parts online to assemble these dangerous weapons, prompting a crackdown by law enforcement. In addition to the trafficking charges, two of the defendants are also accused of conspiracy to obstruct justice by attempting to conceal evidence from authorities. Each defendant faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison if convicted, underscoring the serious implications of this firearms trafficking plot.
Read full story at hoodline.com
