WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a significant show of force and public safety action, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced the recovery of 53 illegal firearms in just one week—from May 19 to May 26, 2025—during targeted operations aimed at cracking down on violent, gun-related crime throughout the District.
The department’s announcement detailed the intense effort carried out by specialized units and patrol officers, who worked collaboratively to remove unlicensed and dangerous weapons from D.C. neighborhoods. Among the dozens of recovered firearms were several “ghost guns”, a growing concern for law enforcement due to their untraceable nature and accessibility.
“This is just a snapshot of our continued efforts,” an MPD spokesperson said. “Each illegal firearm taken off the streets represents a potential life saved.”
Key Recoveries and Arrests
The operation began with a significant find—a Sig Sauer P-365 X-Series 9mm handgun—recovered in the 2300 block of 11th Street, Northwest. This initiated a series of successful seizures and arrests across the city, with police responding to intelligence-led leads and community tips…