illegal firearms
Coverage of illegal firearms in the Nexus archive.
- 9 arrested, 95 citations issued in west Charlotte police operation
Nine people were arrested and 95 citations issued during a west Charlotte police operation as part of the Queen City Safe initiative. The operation in the Freedom Division resulted in 6 illegal firearms and 1.1 pounds of narcotics being seized.
- Liberia: Police Say Guns Were Being Moved to Arm Protesters
Liberia's police chief stated that someone was moving illegal firearms to be used during a nationwide protest, and investigators have identified suspected individuals involved. The article does not specify the identities of those moving the weapons or the protest's exact date.
- A closer look at the WCSO drones behind the arrest of three armed men
A police drone equipped with thermal imaging and a loudspeaker tracked and assisted in the arrest of three men armed with illegal firearms following a midnight shooting in Cedar Park.
- Police arrest suspected gunman after alleged palace attack
Police arrested a suspected gunman following an alleged palace attack in Akwa Ibom as part of ongoing operations targeting violent crime, drug trafficking, and illegal firearms.
- Soldiers kill six suspected terrorists in Plateau
Troops in Plateau neutralized six suspected terrorists, recovered illegal firearms, and repelled an attack on NIPSS as security operations intensified. The incident was reported by Mr. Oteh.
- Police arrest two over illegal firearms in Plateau
Police in Plateau arrested two individuals for possessing and supplying illegal firearms, as confirmed by police spokesperson Alfred Alabo.
- 21 suspects arrested in CMPD’s Operation Nite Shade
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's North Tryon Division arrested 21 suspects during Operation Nite Shade from June 15 to June 21. The operation targeted the Sugar Creek and Reagan roads corridor, resulting in 48 traffic stops, 7 citations, over 250 grams of suspected marijuana, and 5 illegal firearms seized.
- Woman shot dead by husband in Malkajgiri; police launch manhunt
A woman was shot dead by her husband in Malkajgiri, prompting a police manhunt. The husband, Arun, had been arrested in March by Amberpet police for transporting illegal firearms on a two-wheeler.
- Weapons used to terrorise people in previous regime: West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari after seizure of firearms
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated that forces have seized a large cache of illegal firearms and ammunition aimed at disrupting peace. He referred to the weapons as having been used to terrorize people under the previous regime.
- NY man accused of making and possessing illegal guns: DA
A Long Island man is accused of making and possessing illegal guns, according to Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney. Matthew Hibner faces multiple charges for possessing firearms without a proper license.
- U.S. Attorney’s Office Announces Results of Three-Month Multi-Jurisdictional Enforcement Surge: 56 Defendants Charged, 254+ Kilograms of Drugs Seized, 110 Illegal Firearms Recovered, and 157 Fugitives Apprehended
The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced the results of a three-month multi-jurisdictional enforcement surge, charging 56 defendants, seizing over 254 kilograms of drugs, recovering 110 illegal firearms, and apprehending 157 fugitives.
- Collaboration Between Federal and Local Law Enforcement Leads to Seizures of Drugs, Guns and Money
Federal and local law enforcement agencies conducted a joint operation resulting in significant drug and weapon seizures. The operation netted over 1000 lbs of marijuana and THC products, 40 pounds of methamphetamine, and approximately 20 illegal firearms including assault weapons.
- Suspects arrested after thousands in stolen property, illegal firearms seized in Fillmore
Suspects were arrested following a grand theft investigation in Fillmore, where deputies seized thousands in stolen property, identity theft-related items, drugs, and illegal firearms. The operation began on April 10 when Ventura County Sheriff's Office deputies made contact with a suspect.