HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) announced Friday the arrest of a Wimauma teen after uncovering illegal firearms and drugs.
HCSO said detectives launched their investigation back on July 16 after discovering a person who was in possession of multiple firearms, including a modified Glock and AR-style pistols.
Detectives connected the arms to the home in Wimauma of a 17-year-old boy, according to HCSO.
During the execution of search warrant on Thursday, HCSO said the following firearms were located and seized:
- Glock 19 with a machine gun conversion device
- Glock 22 with an extended magazine
- Radical Firearms AR-Pistol (Short Barrel Rifle)
- Anderson M15 Carbine (Short Barrel Rifle)
- Glock 27
- Sig P365
- DT AR Pistol
HCSO also said officials found multiple extended and drum magazines, along with crack cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana and fentanyl.
The 17-year-old boy is facing multiple illegal firearm-related charges.
HCSO said the investigation is ongoing with possible additional charges.
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