Two men, Stephen Wayne Owens Jr. and Gordon Dale Briggs Jr., both 45 years old and previously convicted felons, are arrested in Eureka on suspicion of firearms trafficking. This follows the execution of search warrants at two residences where deputies seized an un-serialized firearm, commonly referred to as a “ghost gun,” along with ammunition and suspected methamphetamine.
The arrests stem from an extensive investigation by the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office targeting illegal firearms dealings. During the operation, both suspects faced multiple charges, including possession of a firearm as a felon and possession of a large-capacity magazine. Authorities encourage anyone with further information on this case to contact them, raising concerns over the ongoing issue of unregulated firearms.
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