Rhode Island Mega-bust seize 37 guns, 223 magazines, body armor, hundreds of rounds of ammo

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They went all out, Surprisingly no pictures of the cache


It is alleged that on July 20, 2022, Urban Violent Crime Task Force investigators arrested the defendants following the execution of search warrants at several locations in West Warwick where they seized 37 firearms, including three machine guns, five ghost guns, 23 ghost gun kits, and one pistol with an obliterated serial number; 16 silencers and suppressors; two binary triggers; various firearm components; tools to manufacture firearms; approximately 223 assorted magazines, including multiple high capacity drum magazines; three body armor vests; assorted holsters and tactical gear; and hundreds of rounds of various calibers of ammunition.
 
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"court documents will show that defendant did obliterate the firearm's serial number in a senseless act of violence wherein the firearm could no longer identify itself afterwards"
 
"court documents will show that defendant did obliterate the firearm's serial number in a senseless act of violence wherein the firearm could no longer identify itself afterwards"

The case regarding defaced serial numbers was from West Virginia and was argued in that federal district court by a federal public defense lawyer. this guys lawyer may use a similar argument and if successful there and the 1st circuit, that would be binding on RI, MA, NH, ME and PR.
 
As alleged, the weapons recovered here were headed to only one place, our neighborhoods, in the hands of criminals fully prepared to commit acts of violence,” said Attorney General Neronha.

A few words on criminals and violence in an article focused on firearms. Shutting down this operation will have as much impact on violent crime as shutting down one DDs in Providence would on donut consumption - none. It’s the demand - criminals plying their trade - that is the harm to society, not the supply of firearms.

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