Toronto police announce ‘ghost gun’ charges, man indicted with new offence
Toronto police have charged a 28-year-old man, Brian Narciso, in connection with the alleged manufacturing and sale of 3D-printed 'ghost guns'—untraceable firearms without serial numbers. The arrest, part of Project Cluster, marks the first case Toronto police have handled involving digital blueprints and 3D-printed firearm components. Narciso faces multiple firearm-related charges, including under new legislation that prohibits possession of digital files used to create such weapons.
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ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountA Toronto man faces multiple firearm-related charges including some connected to a relatively new threat – making and selling 3-D printed “ghost guns,” police said.Toronto Police Services Inspector Steve Matthews, of the integrated gun and gang task force, said the arrest is the first one he’s been a part of that is connected to the possession of computer data for the purpose of manufacturing or trafficking firearms.Police allege Brian Narciso, 28, had functioning handguns and parts that could be used to make up to 24 guns in his home, along with digital blueprints for printing firearms, a 3-D printer and money from allegedly selling the weapons, Insp. Matthews said at a press conference Wednesday.
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