Police have seized a number of ‘ghost guns’ made using 3D printing technology.

The TTPS says Specialist Unit officers verified that a man was allegedly serving as an armourer for criminal groups in the country.

A house at Todd’s Road, Caparo was targeted and enquiries revealed that the individual had advanced his criminal activities to include the manufacturing of ‘ghost guns’ using 3D printing.

It says an operation was carried out at the suspect’s home around 4am today.

A quantity of firearms, ammunition, projectiles, a 3D printer and a computer system were seized, while a male suspect and a female relative were arrested.

The TTPS says ‘ghost guns’ can be produced using readily available 3D printing technology, making it challenging for traditional firearm control measures.

They can be manufactured without serial numbers or other identifying marks, making them difficult to trace and regulate.

Police Commissioner, Erla Christopher warned that if such manufacturing operations become established in T&T, it could lead to an increase in untraceable and illegal firearms circulating within the country.

She also commended this morning’s raid in Caparo.