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Brothers Arrested with Explosives and Ghost Guns in NYC

5/20/2025

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Two brothers from Long Island City, Andrew and Angelo Hatziagelis, admitted to possessing dangerous improvised explosive devices and untraceable ghost guns. Their shocking arsenal was uncovered during a January 2024 raid. Andrew could face a decade behind bars, while Angelo may serve four years. Queens DA Melinda Katz highlighted the significant threat their arrest averted.

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Story summary

Two brothers from Long Island City, Andrew and Angelo Hatziagelis, admitted to possessing dangerous improvised explosive devices and untraceable ghost guns. Their shocking arsenal was uncovered during a January 2024 raid. Andrew could face a decade behind bars, while Angelo may serve four years. Queens DA Melinda Katz highlighted the significant threat their arrest averted.