Get updates delivered to you daily. Free and customizable.
CBS New York
55 ghost guns among massive illegal firearms bust in Queens, AG says
By CBS New York Team,
8 hours ago
5 arrested following massive illegal weapons bust in Queens, N.Y. attorney general says 00:41
NEW YORK -- New York Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday announced a massive weapons bust in Queens.
James said a 625-count indictment charged five people in an alleged gun-trafficking operation that led to the confiscation of 86 firearms, including 55 ghost guns and 25 assault weapons, along with 90 high-capacity magazines and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.
She said Satveer Saini, 20, of East Elmhurst; Mateo Castro-Agudelo, 21, of Long Island City; Hargeny Fernandez-Gonzalez, 20, of Richmond Hill; Adam Youssef Senhaji-Rivas, 20, of Astoria; and Milanjit Sidhu, 20, of Greenwood, Indiana, were engaged in an operation that transported 3D-printed ghost guns and serialized firearms into Queens, where they were stored and sold.
"When gun traffickers flood neighborhoods with untraceable firearms, they fuel violence that tears communities apart," James said in a statement, adding, "I will continue to use every available resource to stop illegal gun trafficking and protect our communities from the dangers of gun violence. I thank our partners in this investigation for their diligent work to keep New Yorkers safe."
Assault rifles, ghost guns, high-capacity magazines, and ammunition were recovered by law enforcement during a recent bust in Queens, the New York attorney general announced on July 18, 2024. N.Y. Attorney General's Office
James credited the Organized Crime Task Force, Homeland Security Investigations New York and the NYPD for their efforts leading to the arrests.
The accused face firearms charges and, if convicted, could get the maximum of 25 years in prison.
"These charges highlight law enforcement's relentless efforts to rid our streets of untraceable ghost guns and other illegal firearms, leading to New York City's ongoing reductions in shootings and homicides this year," NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban said. "Simply put, our investigators save lives when they disrupt and dismantle the dangerous networks behind the manufacture, transport, and sale of these illicit weapons. I commend and thank the New York Attorney General's Office and all of the NYPD's local, state, and federal partners for their hard work on this important case and their continued dedication to our shared public safety mission."
Get updates delivered to you daily. Free and customizable.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.
Comments / 0