San Jose teen accused of 3D printing 27 ghost guns in bedroom, DA says

"There is a black market of weapons thriving right under our noses. Investigators and their law enforcement partners have taken off the streets an arsenal of untraceable, illegal and deadly weapons."

"Investigators seized 27 finished or almost finished firearms from the home of the 18-year-old suspect's home, authorities said. Some were modified to function like machine guns, a felony under California law."

"Prosecutors say the suspect used two 3D printers in his bedroom to manufacture most of the weapons. One additional illegal handgun was also recovered."

An 18-year-old suspect in San Jose was arrested for manufacturing ghost guns—untraceable firearms—using two 3D printers in his bedroom. Investigators seized 27 finished or nearly finished firearms from the home, along with one additional illegal handgun. Some weapons were modified to function as machine guns, which violates California law. The suspect faces felony charges including possession of a machine gun and unlicensed firearm manufacturing. The investigation was conducted by the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Gun Violence Task Force in partnership with San Jose Police Department. District Attorney Jeff Rosen emphasized the threat of illegal weapons trafficking. Since 2024, the task force has seized or confirmed relinquishment of 405 guns.

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