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Massachusetts State Police seize 8 handguns, 23 high-capacity magazines during traffic stop | ABC6
ROWLEY, Mass. (WLNE) — Massachusetts State Police stated that they seized eight handguns and almost two dozen high-capacity magazines throughout a visitors cease over the weekend.
Police arrested 24-year-old Stewart Silvestri after he was stopped Saturday on Interstate 95 south in Rowley for driving erratically.
In his automotive, a trooper discovered seven handguns, one AR-style rifle, 34 magazines — 23 have been high-capacity magazines — and tons of of rounds of ammunition.
Police stated 23 of the magazines have been loaded with various quantities of rounds.
Massachusetts State Police share this reserving picture of Stewart Silvestri.
Troopers additionally discovered a number of medication, together with 42 grams of cocaine and 167 Xanax capsules.
Police stated the trooper decided that Silvestri was driving the automotive below the affect of medication.
Silvestri, who’s from Brookline, faces quite a few fees, together with OUI and illegal possession of a firearm.
Police stated the 24-year-old didn’t have a license to hold weapons in Massachusetts. He obtained the weapons in New Hampshire.