Crime & Safety

6 Arrested In Milford In Connection To Firearm Trafficking

Six were arrested in Milford for potential involvement in an illegal firearm trafficking network.

Milford Police announced that six were arrested in connection with an illegal firearm trafficking network.
Milford Police announced that six were arrested in connection with an illegal firearm trafficking network. (Patch Graphics)

MILFORD, MA - On Sep. 11, 2024 the Milford Police Department arrested six individuals in connection to a firearm trafficking network.

The investigation began last February after the Milford Police Detective Bureau took notice of a large amount of illegal large capacity firearms in Milford. They eventually discovered that the operation was spread out among multiple New England communities.

On the morning of Sep. 11, investigating officers surveilled 61 S. Bow St. and 27 Grove St. in Milford before entering the homes and arresting the suspects without any injuries.

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"This falls in line with our initiative for the past year to target guns and illicit drugs in our community," said Milford Police Chief Robert Tusino. "This is just the first step in prosecuting many joint operations with federal agencies that are underway.

This is a developing story and updates will be provided.

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