Sonoma County Police Seize Illegal Machine Gun Switches in Concord Raid

Suspect tried to flee, discarded loaded Glock with conversion device

Apr. 17, 2026 at 11:08pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of the disassembled components of a Glock pistol, including the slide and trigger mechanism, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, creating a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic that conceptually illustrates the dangerous illegal weapon modifications seized by police.A police raid on an illegal weapons operation uncovers the dangerous tools used to convert handguns into fully automatic firearms.Concord Today

Police in the Bay Area conducted coordinated search warrants that led to the seizure of multiple illegal firearms and conversion devices capable of turning handguns into fully automatic weapons. A 19-year-old Vacaville resident, Enzo Lafrades, was arrested on suspicion of possessing machine guns, carrying a loaded unregistered firearm in public, and having a loaded firearm in a vehicle.

Why it matters

The use of illegal 'Invisiglock' switch devices to convert semi-automatic firearms into machine guns is a growing concern for law enforcement, as these modifications make guns significantly more dangerous and are banned under California law. This raid highlights ongoing efforts to crack down on the proliferation of these illegal weapon modifications.

The details

During the operation, officers detained Enzo Lafrades, who attempted to flee and discarded a loaded 9mm Glock 26 equipped with one of the illegal switch devices. A search of Lafrades' vehicle uncovered four additional conversion devices, and his residence contained another Glock with a switch device, as well as parts used to assemble the modifications. Authorities also seized two fully automatic firearms, an Uzi and a Tech-9, which are classified as machine guns under California law.

  • The search warrants were served around 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, 2026.

The players

Enzo Lafrades

A 19-year-old resident of Vacaville who was arrested during the raid on suspicion of possessing multiple machine guns, carrying a loaded unregistered firearm in public, and having a loaded firearm in a vehicle.

Santa Rosa Police Department Special Enforcement Team

The law enforcement unit that conducted the coordinated search warrants and made the arrests as part of an ongoing investigation into illegal weapons sales.

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What they’re saying

“The use of illegal 'Invisiglock' switch devices to convert semi-automatic firearms into machine guns is a growing concern for law enforcement, as these modifications make guns significantly more dangerous and are banned under California law.”

— Sgt. Matt White, Santa Rosa Police Department

What’s next

Authorities are continuing their investigation into the illegal weapons sales and distribution network connected to this case. Enzo Lafrades is expected to face charges in Sonoma County Superior Court.

The takeaway

This raid underscores the ongoing challenge for law enforcement to combat the proliferation of illegal weapon modifications that can transform ordinary firearms into highly dangerous machine guns. It highlights the need for vigilance and cooperation between local, state, and federal agencies to address this public safety threat.