An illegal firearm, narcotics, and a “ghost gun” have been uncovered following the arrest of a Cambridge man, police say.
After an ongoing investigation, led by the Cambridge Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Section, to address ongoing narcotic issues in Central Square, police obtained and executed a search warrant on Wednesday, Oct. 9.
Police arrested 49y/o Michael Burke of Cambridge. Burke was taken into custody without incident. Multiple items were confiscated from the vicinity:
- Over 200 grams of cocaine
- Over USD 8,000
- A homemade firearm, known as a “ghost gun”, with an attached switch to give the firearm automatic firing capabilities
- An unregistered firearm
“This case is an example of how focused, collaborative work by law enforcement does result in the removal of drugs and guns from our communities. In this case, the defendant allegedly was engaged in cocaine distribution over an extended period and illegally owned firearms – including a ghost gun,” said District Attorney Ryan in a press release. “Ghost guns are a significant threat to public safety and those who possess them are intentionally skirting the Massachusetts gun laws. These prosecutions reflect our commitment to holding those in possession of these guns accountable.”…