2 men arrested after police recover ghost gun in Waianae

WAIANAE, Hawaii (KHON2) — The Honolulu Police Department seized a ghost gun in Waianae after DLNR officers heard gunshots fired in Waianae.

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Police officers arrested two men on Friday, Feb. 14 at the Waianae Kai Forest Reserve.

HPD said a 48-year-old man was seen with a loaded AR-15-style rifle that did not have a serial number.

He was later arrested and charged with multiple firearms offenses.

Another 44-year-old man was also arrested after assaulting and injuring a responding HPD officer. He was arrested and charged with second-degree assault.

As a result of this cooperative effort with our state law enforcement partners, a ghost gun has been taken off the streets. HPD and DLNR will continue this work to ensure the safety and security of the public.

Honolulu Police Department in social media post

HPD reminds the public to report any suspected illegal activity involving natural, cultural and historic resources to DLNR’s Enforcement hotline at (808) 643-DLNR.

Call 911 if you witness an emergency.

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