"Police say the case shows the emerging issue of so-called 'ghost guns,' or privately manufactured firearm parts that can be assembled into functional and untraceable weapons."
"Investigators say they identified the person behind the ads, who allegedly sold a 3D-printed handgun receiver and additional parts needed to complete it over the course of the probe."
"Officers seized completed firearms that included 3D-printed handguns, along with components that could be assembled into 24 prohibited firearms."
"Police say they also recovered digital evidence from computer systems and electronic storage devices, as well as a 3D printer, mobile devices and other items."
A 28-year-old man has been arrested in Toronto for a firearm manufacturing and trafficking scheme involving 3D-printed guns. He faces multiple charges, including a new offence for possessing computer data to manufacture firearms. The investigation began after suspicious online ads were flagged by the RCMP. Police seized completed firearms, including 3D-printed handguns, and components for assembling prohibited firearms. Digital evidence, a 3D printer, and other items were also recovered. The suspect was arrested in December and appeared in court in February.
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