Ghost gun arsenal uncovered in Rosedale leads to criminal charges
QUEENS, NY – A Rosedale man is facing criminal charges after authorities recovered eight firearms — including seven ghost guns and two assault weapons — along with more than 100 rounds of ammunition from his home, the Queens District Attorney’s Office announced.
Investigators say the weapons were allegedly manufactured inside the residence using a 3D printer. The discovery is part of a broader crackdown on the illegal creation and possession of untraceable firearms, commonly known as ghost guns, which lack serial numbers and are often assembled using plastic parts made with 3D printing technology.
The charges follow a larger pattern across Queens, which has led New York City in ghost gun recoveries for four consecutive years and is currently leading again in 2025.
Since August 2021, the Queens DA’s Crime Strategies & Intelligence Bureau has led operations resulting in the seizure of 468 firearms, including 303 ghost guns. The same investigations have recovered 1,195 high-capacity magazines, 355 lower receivers, 17 3D printers, and more than 141,750 rounds of ammunition.
Officials emphasized their continued coordination with the NYPD to stop the illegal manufacturing and distribution of untraceable weapons in residential communities.
The defendant’s name and arraignment details have not yet been released. The investigation remains active.
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Key Points
- Rosedale man charged after police seized eight guns, including seven ghost guns
- Weapons allegedly made using 3D printer inside defendant’s home
- Queens leads NYC in ghost gun recoveries for the fourth year in a row