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Four Indicted in Georgia-to-New York Gun Trafficking Ring

Authorities say the seizure of dozens of guns and conversion devices reveals an interstate supply chain that prosecutors will pursue through extraditions and a 56-count indictment.

An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows District Attorney Bragg speaking at a podium with the New York County seal and guns displayed in the foreground, Image 2 shows A pink Taurus brand handgun with a black slide, secured with a black zip tie through its barrel, lying on a light-colored surface, Image 3 shows A collection of confiscated firearms including a short-barreled rifle, an assault rifle, and two handguns
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Overview

  • Prosecutors announced a 56-count indictment on Monday after all four suspects were arrested on June 17 and two defendants in Georgia were placed into custody pending extradition.
  • NYPD undercover officers bought nearly 70 firearms from the group over several months, with documented buys including 10 guns for $10,800 on April 1 and a $10,500 sale on April 21 that included a Glock fitted with a machine‑gun conversion device.
  • Court papers and officials say the scheme ran from March through May and used interstate buses to move guns and ammunition from Georgia to New York, with one younger defendant traveling by bus to meet undercover buyers.
  • Joint search warrants executed in Georgia recovered 10 additional firearms and investigators say the crew took about $46,000 in illicit proceeds from the sales.
  • Officials and prosecutors framed the case as part of a wider problem of out‑of‑state guns entering New York, noting recovered conversion devices raise the risk of more lethal attacks and that the case will proceed through extradition, arraignments, and trial preparation.