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

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“We are asking that you take action now to help keep hundreds if not thousands of ghost guns from being built and used in crimes,” Bronx DA Clark told Visa and Mastercard in a letter. Component parts to assemble 'ghost guns' are usually bought online.

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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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How many years does it take for Clark’s office to bring a case to trial? 2? 3? 4? How often does Clark’s office “loose” discovery material? Too often.

Fun idea for curious journalists: Review every gun arrest in the Bronx over the last 2 years and see what the Bronx DA prosecuted and how many ever even went to prison.

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