Parmbir Singh allegedly secreted two completed ghost guns in "traps" in his home; search warrant also recovered a 3D printer, ghost gun parts and two rapid fire modification devices that make pistols fully automatic
MINEOLA, N.Y. — An investigation by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York’s El Dorado Task Force led to the indictment of a Long Island man for the possession of two ghost guns, high-capacity magazines, and rapid-fire modification devices after a search warrant executed at his home found tools and parts used in the manufacturing of untraceable firearms.
Parmbir Singh, a 23-year-old from Floral Park, New York, was arraigned Dec. 9 on two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree (a C violent felony); four counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree (a D violent felony); two counts of criminal possession of a firearm (an E felony); criminal possession of a rapid-fire modification device (an A misdemeanor); and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree (an A misdemeanor).
HSI New York Special Agent in Charge William S. Walker announced the indictment on Dec. 10, alongside Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly, and New York City Police Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch.
“Today’s announcement serves as an example of HSI New York’s unique ability to utilize novel investigative techniques to uncover crimes related to one of the most pressing dangers facing our metropolitan area — the proliferation of illegal firearms. Since February 2024 alone, the HSI New York El Dorado Task Force’s Economic Crimes Group, which includes the NYPD and the Nassau County Sheriff’s Department, has seized nearly 200 illegal firearms, including rifles and ghost guns, from the streets of New York," said Walker. “The task force’s methods may be complex, but our goal is simple: protect the public from the harm that occurs when criminal opportunists procure and traffic illegal firearms. Today, our communities are safer as a result of the team’s work.”
Walker praised the outstanding collaboration and coordination of the Nassau County Sheriff’s Department and all members of HSI’s El Dorado Task Force. He further thanked the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and the Nassau County Probation Department for their partnership and assistance with this investigation.
“This defendant allegedly purchased firearm parts online with a very clear vision: to manufacture and assemble untraceable ghost gun pistols in his Floral Park home,” said Donnelly. “A search warrant executed by our task force partners revealed a makeshift workshop with ghost gun parts and other components scattered throughout the home and two completed and loaded ghost gun pistols tucked away in trap doors located in the defendant’s bedroom and attic shelving. Two rapid-fire modification devices were also found, which can effectively turn any gun into a mass killing machine. Together with our partners we will continue to target amateur gun makers who use technology to create illegal weapons and keep the communities of Nassau County safe.”
“The charges announced today reflect the promise that the NYPD and our law enforcement colleagues have made to the people we serve — to ensure their safety, to make them feel secure, and to improve their overall quality of life,” said Tisch. “The proliferation of ghost guns in our communities is an ongoing threat in New York and across the nation. We are committed to relentlessly pursuing the removal of these and all illegal firearms from our streets and holding accountable those who manufacture, possess, or use them. I commend the members of our NYPD Financial Crimes Task Force, as well as our partners at Homeland Security Investigations, the Nassau County Sheriff’s Department, and the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office, for their unwavering dedication to our shared mission of public safety.”
According to the investigation and the charges outlined in the indictment:
The HSI El Dorado Task Force Economic Crimes Group, which also consists of personnel from the Nassau County Sherriff’s Department, and the NYPD, began a task force investigation after the defendant was identified as allegedly making dozens of purchases for firearm-related items through online gun part sellers over the course of approximately 19 months.
The parts, including slides, magazine extensions, and other accessories for pistols, were shipped to the defendant’s home in Floral Park.
The investigation determined that the defendant did not have pistol permits in Nassau County and was on active Nassau County probation.
A search warrant was executed at the defendant’s home on Nov. 20, 2024, when investigators located several hidden compartments concealed within floating shelves in the defendant’s bedroom and attic that contained two completed and loaded ghost guns.
Investigators further located a 3D printer, various ghost gun parts, including pistol lower receivers that could be used to assemble complete guns, a shotgun, high-capacity magazines, and a manufactured lower receiver for an assault weapon.
Additionally, investigators recovered two rapid-fire modification devices that are used to convert semiautomatic pistols into fully automatic weapons capable of firing multiple rounds without reloading.
Members of HSI’s El Dorado Task Force arrested the defendant on Nov. 20, 2024, by Floral Park.
The defendant pleaded not guilty, and bail was continued at $500,000 cash, $1.25 million bond, and $2.5 million partially secured bond. If convicted, the defendant faces up to 7 to 15 years in prison.
Any individuals who believe they may have information related to the alleged crimes perpetrated in connection with this release can contact HSI at 1-877-4-HSI-TIP.
HSI New York leads and directs all operational and administrative activities of the El Dorado Task Force (EDTF). The EDTF is the premier money laundering task force in the nation and is comprised of more than 200 law enforcement personnel representing approximately 35 federal, state, and local law enforcement and regulatory agencies. Upon execution of the Memorandum of Understanding, the Argentine Ministry of Security will become the third foreign partner to join HSI New York’s EDTF.
The EDTF encompasses a standalone Cyber Division as part of an effort to stay abreast of emerging criminal threats and in keeping with current and future investigative priorities.
The mission of the EDTF is to disrupt, dismantle, or render ineffective, organizations involved in the laundering of proceeds of narcotics trafficking and other financial crimes. Since its inception in 1992, the Task Force has been responsible for the seizure of approximately $600 million and more than 2,100 arrests.