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Maryland Man Charged for Smuggling Ghost Gun into Capitol

7/3/2025

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A Maryland man, Jason White, 35, has been charged with a felony after attempting to smuggle a fully functional "ghost gun" into the Cannon House Office Building. The weapon, which was detected during a security check, had no serial number. This alarming incident adds to the growing concern, with over 20 firearm-related arrests on Capitol Hill this year.

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Story summary

A Maryland man, Jason White, 35, has been charged with a felony after attempting to smuggle a fully functional "ghost gun" into the Cannon House Office Building. The weapon, which was detected during a security check, had no serial number. This alarming incident adds to the growing concern, with over 20 firearm-related arrests on Capitol Hill this year.