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3 Are Charged With Selling ‘Ghost Guns,’ Including Assault-Style Rifles

Three men were charged with selling firearms and drugs to undercover investigators, including ghost guns, in a joint investigation by city, state, and federal agencies in New York.

  • Three men charged with selling firearms and drugs to undercover investigators.
  • Defendant who worked at a firearms manufacturer taught buyers how to use illegal guns.
  • Many guns were 'ghost guns' assembled from parts to be deliberately untraceable.
  • 123-count indictment includes charges of criminal sale of a firearm and criminal possession of a weapon.
  • Over 1,300 firearms seized in New York City so far this year.
3 Are Charged With Selling ‘Ghost Guns,’ Including Assault-Style Rifles
Many of the weapons were untraceable so-called ghost guns assembled from components, authorities said. One defendant tutored buyers on their use.

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