Man Arrested on Firearm Manufacturing Charges in Worcester

Police recover dozens of firearms, components, and tools during search warrant execution.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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A man was arrested in Worcester, Massachusetts after police executed a search warrant and recovered approximately 16 handguns, 7 rifles, 2 shotguns, 15 large capacity magazines, 30 additional magazines, 4 suppressors, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, body armor, a 3D printer, and tools for manufacturing firearms.

Why it matters

The arrest highlights concerns over the rise of illegal firearm manufacturing and the proliferation of ghost guns, which are difficult to trace and can be assembled from parts purchased online. The case also underscores the collaborative efforts of local and federal law enforcement agencies to combat gun violence and illegal weapons trafficking.

The details

Members of the Worcester Police Department's Crime Gun Unit, Gang Unit and EOP/SWAT, along with agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the United States Postal Inspection Service executed the warrant following a lengthy multiagency investigation into illegal firearm manufacturing and possession. The suspect is scheduled to be arraigned in Worcester District Court.

  • The search warrant was executed on Thursday, February 13, 2026.

The players

Worcester Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that led the investigation and executed the search warrant.

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

The federal agency that assisted in the investigation and execution of the search warrant.

United States Postal Inspection Service

The federal agency that assisted in the investigation and execution of the search warrant.

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What’s next

The suspect is scheduled to be arraigned in Worcester District Court, where the judge will determine if he will be granted bail or held in custody pending trial.

The takeaway

This case highlights the growing problem of illegal firearm manufacturing and the need for continued collaboration between local and federal law enforcement agencies to combat the proliferation of ghost guns and other untraceable firearms.