MIAMI, FLORIDA – In a shocking case of firearms manufacturing, Mark Gene George, a 58-year-old convicted felon, was sentenced to 27 months in prison for building ghost guns and manufacturing ammunition in his garage. The sentence was handed down on an unspecified date in 2024.
According to court documents, George, a resident of Port St. Lucie, Florida, was found to be in possession of an AK-style rifle, multiple pistols, and six firearms with no serial number or manufacturer information. Additionally, agents recovered over 5,000 rounds of assorted ammunition, as well as machines and tools to manufacture ammunition during a search of his residence in December 2020.
George later admitted to building unserialized AR-style rifles, as well as ammunition, and to having previously sold firearms online. The investigation was led by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Miami Field Division, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Justin Hoover prosecuted the case.
The ATF Miami Field Division was instrumental in uncovering George’s illicit activities, which put the community at risk. The division’s efforts highlight the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions, especially when it comes to firearms and explosives.
Mark Gene George, a convicted felon, was found to be in possession of firearms and ammunition, which is a serious crime. The sentence of 27 months in prison is a just outcome for his actions.
The case against Mark Gene George serves as a reminder of the dangers of ghost guns and the importance of strict gun laws. The community must come together to prevent such crimes from happening in the future.
Related court documents and information can be found on the website of the District Court for the Southern District of Florida at www.flsd.uscourts.gov or at http://pacer.flsd.uscourts.gov under case number 21-cr-14009.
Related Federal Cases
- Mark Gene George, Possessing Firearms as Convicted Felon, FL 2024 · Georgia
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- Gene A. James, Caught with Loaded Derringer, WV, 2016 · Virginia
- Pedro Garcia, Felon in Possession of Firearm, Florida 2017 · South Carolina
- Brandon Williams, Heroin and Gun Possession, Florida 2015 · Virginia
Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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