BREAKING: Authorities have dismantled an illegal ghost gun operation in Cambell, arresting a 28-year-old man for manufacturing firearms, including untraceable ghost guns. This urgent action comes as law enforcement agencies in Santa Clara County conducted a targeted sweep during Domestic Violence Awareness Month to ensure compliance with probation conditions.
The shocking discovery occurred earlier this week when police visited the suspect to check on his compliance with domestic violence probation requirements. Inside his apartment, officers uncovered a staggering array of firearms and gun-making equipment, including two loaded guns, three nearly-completed firearms, and 35 devices designed to convert semi-automatic weapons into fully automatic machine guns.
The operation coincides with the recent enactment of a new California law banning the sale of Glocks and other semi-automatic firearms that can be easily modified to fire automatically. This legislation is currently facing legal challenges from prominent gun-rights organizations, adding urgency to the situation.
Prosecutors have charged the suspect with over 30 felonies, including machine gun possession, manufacturing machine guns, and felony gun possession. Disturbingly, child endangerment charges were also filed, as authorities reported that firearms and components were accessible to two children living in the residence.
Law enforcement officials, including personnel from San Jose and Santa Clara police departments, the sheriff’s office, and the county’s Gun Violence Task Force, acted swiftly to secure the scene. Among the alarming findings was a 3D printer actively producing gun parts, underscoring the scale of this illegal operation.
“Our task force shut down a busy criminal ghost machine gun factory in the middle of an apartment building,” stated District Attorney Jeff Rosen. “The defendant who was flooding our community with illegal weapons is now behind bars.”
This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of gun violence in California, where the Gun Violence Task Force has been proactive in securing gun-violence restraining orders (GVROs). While Santa Clara County has led the state in GVROs, the overall adoption of this crucial measure remains inconsistent across California, according to data from the California Department of Justice.
As this story develops, authorities are focusing on the implications for public safety and the potential for further legal actions against the suspect. The community is urged to remain vigilant as law enforcement continues its efforts to combat illegal gun manufacturing and distribution.
Stay tuned for more updates as this situation unfolds, emphasizing the critical need for community awareness and action against gun violence.
