NYPD announces 3,200 guns have been removed from New York City streets this year
NEW YORK (WABC) -- The NYPD says a multiagency effort to combat gun violence has removed more than 3,200 guns from New York City streets so far in 2026, including nearly 200 ghost guns.
Officials highlighted the results of the Gun Violence Strategies Partnership during a news conference Tuesday, pointing to the collaboration between local, state and federal law enforcement agencies as a key factor in targeting violent offenders.
For the past five years, the partnership has met daily to coordinate efforts against gun violence across the city.
According to Chauncey Parker, executive director of the New York/New Jersey High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, the group's focus is narrow and deliberate.
"They're laser focused on the very, very small number of people who are shooting people and hurting people in New York City and that's what this team does," Parker said.
Parker said the partnership is led by the NYPD and includes dozens of agencies.
"The GVSP is led by the NYPD, together with every federal, state, local law enforcement agency in New York City. Every single one, 35 agencies and beyond," Parker said.
The NYPD said the partnership has removed more than 3,200 guns from city streets this year. Among them were 199 ghost guns, which do not have serial numbers and are difficult to trace.
Officials say criminals are finding creative ways to use 3-D printers for parts.
Government leaders from across New York City said sharing resources and information in real time allows agencies to move quickly against individuals they consider the most dangerous.
As one example, officials cited a group connected to the Bloods that they said trafficked 40 guns in Far Rockaway, Queens. Five defendants in the case have been arrested, according to authorities.
Joseph Nocella Jr., U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York, described the allegations.
"Even worse, the gang was selling guns out of apartments occupied by children in recordings. You can hear the children's little voices in the background while deals for deadly weapons were going on in the middle of the day," Nocella said.
Officials said the partnership will continue coordinating across agencies as part of its effort to reduce gun violence in New York City.
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