LAPD Announces Reward Program for Ghost Gun Tips

LOS ANGELES -- In an effort to disrupt violence in the streets and arrest persons illegally possessing or manufacturing ghost guns, the LAPD is launching a new program, in partnership with LA Crime Stoppers, to offer a $500 reward for tips leading to the recovery of evidence of ghost gun manufacturing and trafficking activity.

Ghost guns are weapons that are privately made, unregistered and untraceable.

No arrest is required if evidence is recovered and a manufacturing location is shut down. Tips can be submitted to 1-800-222 TIPS and at lacrimestoppers.org.

The LAPD said that it believes it's the first police department in the nation to launch a reward program specifically for tips related to ghost gun manufacturing and trafficking. In total, the LAPD is shifting $250,000 from its budget to specifically address ghost guns.

The LAPD is also reminding the public that engaging in the illegal manufacturing and/or trafficking of guns could lead to local, state and/or federal charges, and serious fines. The LAPD has said that it plans to work with local, state, and federal agencies and prosecutors to ensure thorough investigations and aggressive criminal prosecutions.