CHICAGO (CBS) -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced Tuesday that its officers seized more than 1,500 devices to turn weapons fully automatic throughout last year. The agency said its officers seized 473 shipments containing 1,507 weapon-modifying devices from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2024. The agency said it stopped 155 shipments containing 354 Glock switches — which modify semiautomatic weapons to make them fully automatic — between January and June.
Main Idea: U.S. Customs and Border Protection said its Chicago officers seized more than 1,500 devices in 2024 that can turn handguns into fully automatic weapons.
Key Points:
Illegal gun switches can make shootings deadlier and raise fear in neighborhoods, while also adding pressure on police and hospitals.
CBP seizures may keep some dangerous devices out of criminal hands and reduce risk for households and small businesses.
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