St. Louis, MO – A routine traffic stop in St. Louis earlier this month led to the arrest of two individuals after officers discovered illegal firearms inside the vehicle.
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, District 6 officers initiated the stop after identifying a vehicle with expired temporary tags. During the encounter, officers made contact with both the driver and passenger and conducted an investigation at the scene.
Police say the driver and passenger were found in possession of two firearms. One of the weapons was reportedly equipped with a full-auto switch, a modification that can convert a firearm into an automatic weapon, which is illegal under federal law.
According to police, the 20-year-old passenger was arrested and charged with possession of an illegal weapon. Authorities allege the individual knowingly possessed the modified firearm at the time of the stop.
The driver was also taken into custody, with officers confirming the individual had outstanding felony warrants. Further details about those warrants have not been released.
The incident highlights ongoing enforcement efforts by St. Louis police to remove illegal firearms from city streets. Officials say proactive policing, including traffic enforcement, continues to play a key role in identifying weapons violations and apprehending individuals with outstanding warrants.
No injuries were reported during the stop, and the investigation remains ongoing.
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