The streets of Washington D.C. are marginally safer after the Metropolitan Police Department's (MPD) sweep pulled 45 firearms from the hands of alleged criminals in just one week. According to an MPD news release, from May 6 through May 13, officers peeled illegal handguns, shotguns, and "ghost guns" from the city's grip.
The MPD report specifies a roster of recoveries across a city plagued with firearms-related offenses. Among the seized items were multiple 9mm handguns, including a Smith & Wesson M&P and two Glock 23s, along with a Stevens 77A 12-gauge shotgun and a Glenfield 30A .30-30 rifle. As a result, individuals ranging in age from 17 to 52 were caught up in the dragnet and are now facing charges for carrying a pistol without a license, possession of unregistered ammunition, and a smattering of other related offenses.
High-capacity "ghost guns," untraceable firearms assembled from parts, have been a growing concern for law enforcement agencies. The Weekly Firearm Recoveries report highlights several instances of such weapons being confiscated, including those from a 23-year-old man charged with multiple offenses, including endangerment with a firearm and possession of a large capacity feeding device, as described in the report.
