Ghost Gun Arrest in San Marcos 

September 16, 2023 - San Diego County Sheriff's Department officials report that on Tuesday, September 12, detectives from the Sheriff's Street Narcotics and Gang Team (SNGT) responded to a tip regarding a 15-year-old juvenile manufacturing un-serialized (or commonly referred to as "ghost" gun) parts in the City of San Marcos. 

Detectives were able to locate the home and obtain access to the room belonging to the juvenile. While searching the location, detectives found a gun part fabrication process, several gun parts, including a completed lower handgun assembly, and ammunition. Detectives seized the manufacturing elements, the gun parts and ammunition. 

The teenager was arrested and booked into custody at Juvenile Hall for various firearm-related charges. Because the suspect is a minor, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department cannot release any further information at this time.

Source: San Diego County Sheriff's Department