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    Authorities arrest man for having more than 60 unregistered firearms

    By Jas Kang,

    14 days ago

    A San Gabriel Valley man was arrested after federal officers found more than 60 firearms in his home.

    Authorities searched the home of 34-year-old Gabriel Baez Jr. after someone made a complaint that he was in possession of illegal weapons.

    Homeland Security Investigators arrested Baez Friday.

    When officers searched his home, they seized more than 60 firearms, including 10 short-barreled rifles; suspected firearm silencers; suspected auto sears and Glock switches; over 110 high-capacity rifle and pistol magazines; and evidence of firearms manufacturing, such as lower and upper receivers for AR-style firearms and jigs for finishing firearms receivers.

    He has been charged with possession of unregistered firearms. Baez made his first appearance in court Friday.

    If convicted, he faces up to 10 years in prison.

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    Federal authorities seized more than 60 firearms from the home of 34-year-old Javier Baez Jr. The San Gabriel Valley man made his first appearance in court on May 3, 2024. (HSI)

    Multiple agencies were involved in the case including Homeland Security Investigations, Los
    Angeles International Airport, the Los Angeles Police Department, U.S. Customs and Border
    Protection, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.

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