Federal prosecutors say two suspected gang members were arrested last week after agents recovered guns, ammo, and machine gun conversion equipment from a home on Chicago’s Southwest Side.
Julian Torres, 19, and Brandon Osorio, 29, have been charged with possessing a machine gun, according to prosecutors.
On March 23, federal investigators arrested both men after a court-ordered search of their Chicago Lawn home.
During the search, authorities reportedly discovered a short-barrel rifle and ten handguns, including one with an extended magazine.
Prosecutors said officers discovered 20 machine gun conversion devices, sometimes known as “switches,” which enable a handgun to fire numerous bullets with a single trigger pull.
Prosecutors also discovered ammunition and rifle accessories on the property.
During a detention hearing on March 27, Assistant U.S. Attorney Kirsten Moran informed the judge that both Torres and Osorio are members of the 31st and Morgan Satan’s Disciples, a Chicago street gang.
Prosecutors alleged that the house served as a hub for illegal activities, including firearms and drug trafficking.
The judge granted the government’s motion to hold both men in detention pending trial.