Suspect arrested for ghost gun in Brawley

BRAWLEY, Calif. (KYMA) - A man was arrested in Brawley after police found a ghost gun along with ammunition and drugs in his car.

A 27-year old man was arrested last Friday after Brawley police noticed he was driving aggressively.

Officers stopped the suspect and noticed the license plate did not match the vehicle.

That's when the officers K-9 unit discovered a few grams of methamphetamine on the suspect and underneath the drivers seat a nine millimeter ghost gun.

"His explanation was that he uses it for protection, he is a fieldworker so sometimes out in the mountains, so he says he uses it for protection against animals," said Omar Garcia, Brawley police detective.

Officers also discovered several bullets inside a sock, along with a magazine.

It was later determined the car the suspect was driving was not stolen, and it was towed from the scene.

The suspect is currently being held at the Imperial County Jail and is facing six charges, including possession of a ghost gun.