The Metropolitan Police Department of Washington, D.C. recovered 37 firearms between February 24 and March 3. Officers and detectives seized the weapons across multiple districts as part of ongoing efforts to address illegal firearms, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
The Metropolitan Police Department has been seizing various firearms, including handguns, rifles, and unserialized Ghost Guns. In a sweep last Wednesday on the 500 block of Lamont Street, NW, officers recovered a Thompson Carbine M1 .45 caliber rifle. Through specialized units and regular patrols, police have made multiple arrests, including three individuals in the 1600 block of Q Street, SE, on charges such as Carrying a Pistol without a License and Possession with a Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device.
The Metropolitan Police Department is addressing illegal firearms through enforcement and community involvement, offering up to $2,500 for tips leading to arrests and gun seizures. Residents can report anonymously at 202-727-9099 or text 50411. Recent recoveries include high-caliber weapons and Ghost Guns. Among those arrested, 35-year-old Michael Gilmore was charged with Carrying a Pistol without a License and Felon in Possession. The Metropolitan Police Department continues efforts to reduce illegal firearms in the city.
