Police raided ‘obsessed hobbyist’ when he was just 15 minutes away from completing 3D printing of parts needed to make a gun

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Police raided ‘obsessed hobbyist’ when he was just 15 minutes away from completing 3D printing of parts needed to make a gun

Daily Mail · 3 hours ago

Police raided a man described as an "obsessed hobbyist" after discovering he was reportedly just 15 minutes away from finishing the 3D printing of components needed to assemble a firearm. The case highlights growing concerns among law enforcement about the use of accessible 3D printing technology to manufacture untraceable weapons, often referred to as "ghost guns," outside official regulation.

The article's available text does not provide further specific details such as the individual's location, identity, or the legal outcome of the case. It focuses primarily on the narrow timing of the police intervention, underscoring how close the suspect reportedly came to completing the illegal manufacturing process before being stopped.

  • Police raided a hobbyist making 3D-printed gun parts
  • He was reportedly just 15 minutes from finishing
  • Case highlights risks of 3D-printed "ghost guns"

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