In a significant crackdown on the illegal arms trade in San José, the San José Police Department's specialized team has apprehended a man accused of fabricating and selling untraceable firearms, often termed "ghost guns." Lucien Cabrera was identified through a meticulous investigation by the SJPD Gun and Hazardous Offender Suppression Team (GHOST) after spotting activities on a social media account linked to the purchase and sale of these illegal weapons.
The investigation unearthed troubling evidence, including videos shared by Cabrera demonstrating the discharge of firearms in various public locations such as open fields, residential areas, and, notably, a school campus in San José. Cabrera, seemingly brazen about his illegal business, also circulated images of himself wielding a gun at a local mall. He also imported high-capacity magazines from states such as Florida and Nevada to bolster his illicit trade in San José.
Last Wednesday, multiple units, including the SJPD MERGE Unit, Violent Crimes Enforcement Team (VCET), METRO Unit, Gang Investigation Unit (GIU), and Assaults Unit, collaborated to arrest Cabrera in San José. Following the arrest, Cabrera faces charges of possession of illegal firearms, their manufacturing and sale, and discharging a firearm in a school zone. The arrest is a part of the ongoing efforts to suppress the distribution of illegal firearms, which often escape the conventional means of regulation and tracking due to their private manufacturing.
The SJPD has called upon the public to aid their efforts in combating similar threats. According to SJPD's news release, they urge anyone with relevant information to contact Detective Epperson of the SJPD GHOST. The authorities have provided several avenues to submit tips anonymously, and the Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers Program is offering a cash reward for tips leading to arrests.
