Officers stopped the suspects’ Mercedes C320 just before 11 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, in Uniondale after observing a traffic infraction on Smith Street, Nassau County Police said.
While searching the vehicle, police reportedly found a loaded 9mm handgun inside.
The car’s registration and insurance had been suspended, police said.
Officers arrested 21-year-old Kyle Matthews and 20-year-old Crystal Caraballo, both of Far Rockaway, Queens, for criminal possession of a firearm and criminal possession of a weapon.
Both are scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Hempstead on Thursday, Dec. 8.
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