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Driver arrested after traffic stop led to discovery of ghost gun in Hyattsville

The driver had two active warrants for failure to register as a gun offender, police said.

HYATTSVILLE, Md. — A driver was arrested after a traffic stop in Hyattsville led to the discovery of a loaded ghost gun, according to police.

Earlier this week, officers with the Hyattsville Police Department said they pulled over a vehicle they saw having multiple traffic violations. When officers walked up to the vehicle, they noticed a handgun slide visibly showing in the rear passenger seat pocket.

The driver was then asked to exit the vehicle and a probably search was conducted. Police discovered that the slide turned out to be a loaded ghost gun which was recovered during the search. 

The driver, who had two active warrants for failure to register as a gun offender, was arrested at the scene. Police said more charges are possible for the unidentified person in the case.

If you have information about criminal activity in Hyattsville, the police department is asking you to please call 301-985-5060.   

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