From the article, even though the DHS spokesman said they "partnered" with the local cops, it sure sounds like they were running things. Perhaps an irrational fear, but it scares me that DHS is taking primary roles in domestic stuff like this. It just goes to show how far they will stretch "terrorist" to net anyone they want.
Also, I guess they make special drill presses now that are only used for "ghost guns".
The suspects here are likely dirtbags (I assume because of the drug stuff found, if the drug stuff wasn't made up by the cops), but the LE methodology is scary, as it can be applied to anyone.
“Ghost guns are a fairly new but extremely dangerous phenomenon,” said Special Agent in Charge for HSI Baltimore James Mancuso on Wednesday, according to WMAR-TV.
“This operation showcases what law enforcement agencies are capable of achieving when we work together. Criminals and those who refuse to obey the laws don’t stand a chance against a unified team of dedicated officers and agents working toward a common goal,” Mancuso said. “HSI will continue to partner with our law enforcement friends to keep our communities safe and bring those who violate that safety to justice.”
Among the items that were obtained by authorities were about 40 jugs of material to make Polymer 80 handguns, which the authorities described as “privately made firearms” or “ghost guns.” They also found a drill press used to make the firearms as well as multiple semi-automatic firearm parts to make the Polymer 80 guns, according to WMAR.
https://www.theepochtimes.com/baltimore-police-bust-ghost-gun-manufacturing-operation_3894311.htmlEDIT: I wasn't even aware that DHS had a division called HSI (Homeland Security Investigations).