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Rising Ghost Gun Seizures Alarm Police Chiefs Across Midwest
Ghost Gun Surges Prompt Law Enforcement Concern in Chicago, Detroit, and Cleveland
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✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍Chicago, IL; Detroit, MI; Cleveland, OH
Police departments in Chicago, Detroit, and Cleveland reported record-breaking seizures of untraceable 'ghost guns' in the past week, echoing a growing trend across American cities. Officials state that DIY firearm kits and 3D-printed receivers account for an estimated 18% of crime guns recovered this montha dramatic uptick from last year. Law enforcement leaders and federal agents briefed city councils in all three metro areas, urging both public awareness and stricter oversight of online gun kit vendors. While ghost guns remain legal to build for personal use in many jurisdictions, their lack of serial numbers and ease of assembly have made them increasingly attractive to traffickers and prohibited possessors. City leaders are exploring local ordinances and targeted task forces, even as national legal questions persist about the scope of executive authority to curb sales.