Three individuals were arrested in the Bronx after police discovered a collection of loaded and defaced firearms in their apartment, including two semi-automatic rifles and numerous handguns. The search, executed shortly after 5 a.m., revealed at least five handguns and over 100 boxes of ammunition, raising serious concerns given that two minors were present during the police raid.
Among the arrested are Pascasio Christopher, 21, Jose Arredondo, 43, and Bethzaida Sierra, 45, all facing multiple counts of weapon possession and pleading not guilty. Evidence photos show the firearms stored haphazardly, with one rifle laid across a Spider-Man blanket, prompting the Bronx District Attorney’s office to seek high bail terms for the suspects. This alarming incident highlights ongoing issues with weapon accessibility in urban areas.
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