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Massachusetts Ghost Gun Found in RI

The Rhode Island State Police Department says a traffic stop led to an arrest of a Massachusetts man who allegedly was in possession of a ghost gun and drugs. According to NBC 10 in Providence, on Thursday state police stopped 20-year-old Gentrit Millanaj, of Medford, Massachusetts on Route 295 in Cumberland for speeding. Police say a probable cause search of the vehicle turned up a loaded Polymer 9mm semi-automatic pistol with no serial number. Police also found almost 20 ounces of marijuana, over two and a half grams of crack cocaine, a digital scale, and packaging equipment. Millanaj charges included Possession of a Ghost Gun and Possession with intent to Deliver Schedule Controlled Substances.

 

He was arraigned in 6th District Court on Thursday and was held on $75,000 bail with surety. The cracking down on ghost guns and charges following it have been an initiative in New Bedford and neighboring towns/cities.

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