St. Louis, MO – Two suspects were taken into custody this month after St. Louis Metropolitan Police officers in District 5 recovered illegal firearms in separate incidents, officials confirmed Wednesday.
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the first firearm was recovered in the 5900 block of Cote Brilliante. Officers took an adult male into custody after locating the weapon.
The second incident occurred in the 2700 block of Goodfellow, where officers found a stolen firearm and detained a juvenile suspect. Investigators later determined the weapon had been reported stolen prior to the arrest.
Both firearms, according to police, were equipped with conversion devices designed to make them fully automatic — a modification that is illegal under federal law.
District 5 officers have emphasized their continued focus on reducing gun-related violence and removing illegally modified weapons from city neighborhoods. The department credited ongoing patrol efforts and community reports for helping recover the firearms.
Residents are encouraged to report suspicious activity or illegal weapons through the department’s tip line or by contacting CrimeStoppers anonymously.
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