22-Year-Old Man Charged with Possession of Ghost Guns in Queens
A 22-year-old man from Queens is facing serious charges after prosecutors found a homemade ghost gun and around 100 rounds of ammunition at his home in Rosedale, as disclosed on Thursday.
Liane Ruiz Brown Delgado has been charged with 51 counts related to weapon possession. This includes possessing seven completed ghost guns, a .380-caliber Ruger, eight 3D-printed Glock-style frames, and numerous rounds of ammunition. The announcement came from the Queens District Attorney’s Office.
Queens Prosecutor Melinda Katz stated, “The defendant accumulated a dangerous collection of ghost guns and 3D-printed weapon parts, putting many lives at risk.” It’s a scary thought, really—how easily people can amass such weaponry without oversight.
Katz further noted, “Those who choose to manufacture deadly firearms need to find better ways to occupy their time. We are committed to collaborating with the NYPD to tackle the illegal production of these untraceable weapons and ensure safety in our neighborhoods.”
Ghost guns are particularly alarming. They can be pieced together using 3D-printed components, making them extremely hard to trace or regulate. This poses serious challenges for law enforcement, and it’s just unsettling to think about how such weapons can fall into the wrong hands.
Delgado’s arrest followed a police raid at his residence on Wednesday, part of a seven-month investigation focused on illegal gun manufacturing, including these ghost guns.
He now faces multiple charges, including criminal weapon possession and illegal possession of ammunition, among others.
In another notable case, this arrest is part of ongoing efforts by authorities in the New York metropolitan area to combat the proliferation of dangerous firearms. Just a few months ago, a man known to operate a ghost gun business in Long Island was arrested. Daniel Probeck, 35, has been charged with possessing 110 firearms, approximately 70 suppressors, 12 3D printers, and a range of gun parts following a police raid.
Delgado is being held without bail and is scheduled to return to court on November 10th. This situation serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle to address illegal firearms in the community.
