(La Porte County, IN) - An arrest has been made in connection with six machine gun conversion devices seized in La Porte County.

 

Six firearms were also confiscated.

 

That’s according to the La Porte County Drug Task Force, which recently executed a search warrant at a home in an undisclosed location as part of an ongoing investigation.

 

Police said the search warrant was conducted from a continued effort to identify and disrupt criminal activity involving illegal firearms and dangerous weapon modifications. 

 

Machine gun conversion devices are designed to alter semi-automatic firearms, allowing them to fire at a significantly increased rate and creating a substantial risk to public safety.

"These illegal devices have the potential to dramatically increase the danger posed by firearms in our communities.  The La Porte County Drug Task Force remains committed to identifying individuals who possess or distribute these devices and holding them accountable under the law," said La Porte County Sheriff Ron Heeg.

 

The La Porte County Drug Task Force continues to work closely with local, state, and federal law enforcement partners to investigate crimes involving illegal firearms, controlled substances, and violent criminal activity throughout La Porte County. 

 

Detectives encourage members of the public to report suspicious activities and information related to illegal weapons or drug trafficking.  Additional information regarding the arrest and any formal charges will be released as appropriate through the judicial process, police said.