St. Louis, MO – Police say a month-long firearms investigation in north St. Louis has led to the recovery of more than two dozen weapons and the arrest of a 27-year-old convicted felon now being held in federal custody.
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, District 6 officers opened the investigation last month after identifying a convicted felon believed to be in possession of multiple firearms. During the operation, officers seized 27 guns, including three allegedly fitted with conversion devices that made them capable of firing fully automatic. Police also reported that four of the recovered firearms had been previously listed as stolen.
Investigators said one of the weapons was a privately made firearm—commonly referred to as a “ghost gun”—and did not contain a serial number. These untraceable weapons have increasingly been the subject of federal scrutiny due to their role in violent crime and illegal trafficking.
Last week, police stated that District 6 officers and agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) conducted a coordinated operation that resulted in the arrest of the 27-year-old suspect. He allegedly possessed the illegally modified and stolen firearms despite being legally prohibited from owning guns due to prior felony convictions. Authorities say he was taken into custody without incident and remains held on federal charges.
Police have not released the suspect’s name, and additional details about potential charges are expected as the case proceeds in federal court.
Residents in the area are encouraged to report gunfire activity or suspicious behavior as investigators continue broader efforts to reduce firearm crime within St. Louis communities.
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