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Kenneth Wilson, 38, was found with the pair of printers, as well as three ghost gun frames, three firearms, a small amount of methamphetamine, $1,140 in cash, and drug packaging equipment during a search conducted by the Bureau of Narcotics Investigations and Pennsylvania State Police Special Emergency Response Team on June 24, Attorney General Josh Shapiro said.
The printers were allegedly used to print homemade firearms, which were previously unavailable to residents using an IP address in Pennsylvania, authorities said.
Wilson was previously released on bail for charges of trafficking methamphetamine in September 2020. His former felony conviction makes him unable to possess a firearm, homemade or otherwise, Shapiro said.
The seizure marks the first time a 3D printer has been taken by the AG’s Office, Shapiro said.
“Kenneth Wilson was caught manufacturing untrackable and untraceable firearms out of his home,” said Attorney General Shapiro. “Once assembled, these fully functional firearms often become a tool for senseless violence.”
“Ghost guns are quickly becoming the weapon of choice for criminals that take the lives of too many Pennsylvanians. My office is working overtime to target these gun traffickers and get illegal guns off our streets.”
The ongoing investigation is being prosecuted by the Northampton County District Attorney.
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