Three Arrested in Springfield, Massachusetts, Following Armed Robbery Report; Ghost Guns Found

Springfield Holyoke, MA, October 5, 2026 —

Three individuals have been arrested in Springfield, Massachusetts, in connection with an armed robbery report. The arrests followed an incident where authorities discovered two firearms, identified as ghost guns, within the suspects’ vehicle.

Law enforcement officials were alerted to a report of an armed robbery. Subsequent to this report, officers took three people into custody. During the course of the investigation or apprehension, investigators found two firearms that are categorized as ghost guns inside the vehicle occupied by the arrested individuals.

Further examination of the seized weapons revealed that one of the ghost guns had been modified. According to the information provided, this modification resulted in the firearm being capable of functioning as a machine gun.

Ghost guns are firearms that are typically assembled from kits or manufactured using 3D printers and lack serial numbers. This makes them difficult for law enforcement to trace. The discovery and subsequent modification of one such weapon into a machine gun raises concerns about illegal firearms proliferation and potential threats to public safety.

The specific details regarding the armed robbery report, including the exact time and location, the identities of the arrested individuals, and the specific circumstances leading to the arrests, were not immediately available. The outcomes of the investigation and any potential charges filed against the three individuals are also pending further details.

The Springfield Police Department is reportedly handling the investigation. The status of the discovered ghost guns, including their origin and intended use, remains under investigation.

Story summarized from the original created by Amanda Martin-Ryan, Kayleigh Hunter-Gasperini on www.westernmassnews.com, see more information here.

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