BOSTON — More than two dozen firearm parts and accessories that can be used to build so-called ‘ghost guns’ were confiscated earlier this week after police arrested a Boston man when they conducted a search of his property.
The Boston Police Department said, that Edmilson Andrade, 32, of Dorchester, was arrested on Monday at 286 Columbia Road. He was the subject of a search warrant, officers said.
“In the execution of the warrant, officers were able to stop Andrade as he entered his motor vehicle,” police said. “Officers were then able to peacefully make entry into the target address.”
According to police, investigators recovered a long list of gun parts including 19 plastic lower pistol receivers and four lower rifle receivers; two high-capacity magazines; slides for various firearms; numerous small gun parts; and hundreds of rounds of bullets in various sizes. Manufacturing tools including a 3-D printer and three molds for a lower receiver were also recovered.
Also, police said they found approximately three grams of white powder and suboxone strips during the search of Andrade’s.
Andrade is being charged with trafficking fentanyl, unlawful possession of ammunition, and possession of ammunition. He will be arraigned in Dorchester District Court.
The investigation is ongoing.
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