Miami, FL – A traffic stop in Miami-Dade County led deputies to seize more than a dozen firearms, including rifles, shotguns and handguns, along with a large amount of ammunition.
According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Jaramillo conducted the stop in the county’s Northwest District and immediately spotted multiple firearms inside the vehicle. A search revealed a total of 13 guns, none of which were secured or encased, with many reportedly within the driver’s immediate reach.
Authorities said the driver, identified as a habitual traffic offender with a suspended license, was also found with a rifle carrying an obliterated serial number. Deputies allege the unsecured weapons and ammunition posed an immediate danger had the vehicle not been stopped.
Sheriff’s officials reported the firearms and ammunition were impounded and removed from circulation. Investigators did not immediately release the driver’s name or say whether charges had been filed, but noted the ongoing investigation will determine next steps.
“This proactive stop prevented a serious potential threat to the community,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement.
Authorities are reminding the public that unsecured weapons in vehicles can increase risks during traffic stops and contribute to gun violence in communities.
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