Bronx DA asks Visa and Mastercard to end business relationship with online 'ghost gun' retailers

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The Bronx DA is among a group of prosecutors asking two credit card companies to no longer process online purchases of so-called “ghost guns” – untraceable firearms that can be assembled at home – as a means of reducing gun violence.

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Ghost guns are firearms with no serial number and made up of component parts. They are usually purchased online and can be assembled in just under 30 minutes The untraceable nature of ghost guns makes it challenging for law enforcement to solve the crimes they are used in and bring criminals to justice.Last year, the NYPD recovered 275 ghost guns, the most when compared to previous years, according to police data. This year, the police department recovered 153 ghost guns, up 314% compared to the same time a year ago. This year, the police department recovered 153 ghost guns, up 314% compared to the same time a year ago.

 

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Why she doesn’t asked the idiots, angry and ignorant youths to control their emotions!!! Soon she will asking to band knives because stabbing are on the rise. The NYPD has technically to detect weapons so y not use it just like how you can catch a speeding vehicle.

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