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Ghost Gun Bust: 3D Printed Firearms in Canada

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Toronto police apprehend a 28-year-old man in a ghost gun bust, marking a new threat. Hes charged with violating Canadas new law against using computer data to manufacture or sell firearms. The case revolves around 3D printed parts that can be assembled into untraceable weapons. The investigation began last November after the RCMP alerted police about suspicious gun ads. The man is accused of selling a 3D printed handgun frame and additional parts to complete it. Ghost guns, which can be easily assembled at home, are becoming a significant concern as they bypass serial numbers and background checks. The arrest highlights the evolving role of technology in gun manufacturing and law enforcements efforts to keep pace.

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Ghost Gun Bust: 3D Printed Firearms in Canada

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Canada News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Ghost Gun Bust: 3D Printed Firearms in Canada. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

It's April 29th. Canada news today starts now, AI powered and ready. I'm Cory with the story. Toronto police just nabbed a 28-year-old man in a ghost gun bust that spotlight a fresh threat. He's hit with multiple charges, including Canada's brand new law against holding computer data to make or sell firearms. This case zeroes in on 3D printed parts that turn into untraceable weapons no one can track. The probe kicked off last November when the RCMP tipped off cops about shady ads on a gun site. Investigators pinned down the guy, who they say sold a 3D printed handgun frame, plus extra bits to finish it during the watch. Ghost guns like these are blowing up as a real problem because anyone with a printer can build functional firearms at home, dodging all serial numbers, and background checks. It's got law enforcement on edge about how easy it is for these to hit the streets. Leads on his place and cars back in December, turned up completed 3D printed handguns, plus

parts good for assembling 24-band firearms. They grabbed a 3D printer, phones, computers loaded with digital proof, and more. This arrest drops a marker on how tech is changing the gun game of North, and cops are ramping up to stay ahead of it.

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