A 14-year-old in Ramapo was discovered in possession of a loaded ghost gun and firearm manufacturing materials following the execution of a search warrant last week, Rockland County authorities announced Tuesday.
The raid, conducted on April 29, followed a five-month investigation by the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force into the assembly of untraceable firearms in the area. Officials say the minor was found with a loaded 9 mm ghost gun, 9 mm ammunition, two 3D printers, filament, and numerous components used to construct firearms.
Ghost guns, which lack serial numbers, are assembled from kits or 3D-printed components and are not traceable by law enforcement. Their manufacture and possession have become a growing concern for local and federal authorities.
The investigation was carried out with assistance from the Westchester County Police Department Narcotics Unit and the Ramapo Police Department. Due to the age of the individual involved, the case has been referred to the Rockland County Probation Department.
“This investigation is ongoing,” said District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh, II. “These untraceable guns pose a constant threat to public safety due to their ease of access to minors and adults alike.”
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Officials say this case highlights the increasing availability of ghost gun technology to underage individuals and the risks such weapons pose to communities. The DA’s office reiterated its commitment to targeting illegal firearms production through continued investigations and enforcement efforts.
No further arrests have been announced in connection with the case. Investigators have not released information about how the minor obtained the gun components or whether others may be involved.
Authorities are urging the public to report any suspected illegal weapons manufacturing or possession as part of broader efforts to curb ghost gun distribution in Rockland County.
The District Attorney’s Office has made ghost gun enforcement a top priority, citing the difficulty of tracking these weapons and their potential use in violent crimes.