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Western Mass Man Nabbed With Large-Capacity Firearm, Ammo, Police Say
A Western Massachusetts man has been arrested after police seized a large-capacity firearm from his vehicle.
Shamal Thomas, age 21, of Springfield, was arrested on Thursday, June 17, after narcotic detectives received a tip that he was in possession of a firearm, said Springfield Police Spokesman Ryan Walsh.
Police found Thomas and the vehicle on Main Street and when they approached, located a loaded large-capacity firearm in his lap, Walsh said.
The gun and ammo.Springfield Police Department
Police also seized 25 rounds of ammunition, he added.
Thomas was charged with:
Carrying a f…
