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FBI Director Kash Patel visited New Zealand and gifted inoperable 3D-printed pistols to local security officials, which were later destroyed due to legal restrictions, highlighting issues around gun laws and diplomatic sensitivities.
FBI Director Kash Patel gifted inoperable 3D-printed pistols to New Zealand security officials during his visit, which were later destroyed due to legal restrictions on firearms possession in New Zealand, highlighting diplomatic sensitivities and gun law enforcement.
FBI Director Kash Patel visited New Zealand to open a new office but allegedly broke the law by giving 3D-printed pistols to senior security officials, which were later destroyed. The incident highlights concerns over illegal firearms and the importance of international cooperation, especially given New Zealand's strict gun laws following the Christchurch massacre. The FBI's expanded presence aims to enhance regional security collaboration.
FBI Director Kash Patel gifted New Zealand officials inoperable 3D-printed pistols that were illegal under local laws, leading to their surrender and destruction, highlighting issues around gun regulations and international diplomatic interactions.
FBI Director Kash Patel gifted inoperable 3D-printed pistols to New Zealand security officials during a visit, which were later destroyed due to potential operability and legal restrictions, highlighting issues around gun laws and international security collaborations.
Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old software engineer, was arrested for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, allegedly using a 3D-printed 'ghost gun' that lacks a serial number, making it difficult to trace. This case highlights the growing issue of untraceable firearms, which have become more common at crime scenes due to the accessibility of 3D printing technology. Despite recent regulatory efforts to curb the proliferation of ghost guns, their use in crimes remains a significant challenge for law enforcement.
Two brothers in New York City face 130 criminal charges after a vast collection of 3D-printed guns, improvised explosives, and a "hit list" of celebrities and authority figures were discovered. The weapons cache included fully operable bombs and ghost guns, and the brothers were found to have anti-government and anti-society sentiments. The pair, who lived with their mother and another brother, face up to 25 years in jail if convicted.
Ryan Scott Bradford, a Southern California man affiliated with a violent white supremacist group, has been arrested on charges of conspiring to distribute methamphetamine and being a felon in possession of ammunition. Authorities raided his home after he made online comments calling for the mass murder of Jews and claiming to be able to make guns at home using a 3D printer. Nazi propaganda, gun parts, and devices made with the 3D printer were found during the search. Bradford, a convicted felon, faces up to 20 years in federal prison on the drug charge and up to 15 years on the ammunition charge if convicted.