New York State Police Arrest 18-Year-Old in Buffalo for 3D-Printed Weapons

The suspect was charged with multiple weapons possession counts after a search turned up 3D printing equipment and components.

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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New York State Police announced the arrest of an 18-year-old in Buffalo for possessing 3D-printed weapons. Authorities executed search warrants at two locations, seizing a 3D printer, printing filament, and various weapon components including lowers, magazines, and trigger mechanisms.

Why it matters

The proliferation of 3D-printed firearms has become an increasing concern for law enforcement, as these untraceable "ghost guns" can be easily manufactured at home without background checks. This arrest highlights the efforts to crack down on this emerging threat to public safety.

The details

Police said the Community Stabilization Unit with Troop A Violent Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team, with the assistance of Buffalo Police Department, Niagara Falls Police Department and HSI, executed multiple search warrants at two locations in Buffalo. The search resulted in the seizure of a 3D printer, 3D printing filament, 6 lowers, 2 extended magazines, an upper slide, and trigger mechanisms. The 18-year-old suspect was charged with two counts of third-degree criminal possession of a weapon and seven counts of fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon.

On Wednesday, New York State police announced the arrest.

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