Teen Admits Having Machine Gun At Home In Region

An 18-year-old from the region could spend years behind bars after being busted with a machine gun.

A typical machine gun conversion device. Note: This is not the same weapon found on AlSaadi. — A typical machine gun conversion device. Note: This is not the same weapon found on AlSaadi.
Photo Credit: *ATF*

12/22/2023 3:40 p.m.

Rensselaer County resident Ahmed AlSaadi, of Troy, pleaded guilty to weapons charges in Albany federal court on Thursday, Dec. 21.

Prosecutors said AlSaadi admitted that in August 2023 he possessed three machine gun conversion devices and a Glock handgun that had been modified with such a device.

The conversion devices can be attached to a handgun allowing the weapon to shoot and function as a fully automatic machine gun.

AlSaadi was arrested following a joint investigation by the ATF, FBI, and Troy Police Department.

He also confessed to selling the conversion devices between March and July 2023.

AlSaadi faces up to 10 years in federal prison when he’s sentenced in April 2024, and a fine of up to $250,000.

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