A teen was arrested during a motor vehicle stop and found to be in possession of a gun and several bags of suspected heroin, according to the Hartford Police Department.
A loaded gun with a high-capacity magazine and 22 bags of suspected heroin were found in the teen’s possession, police said.
A Taurus handgun and 13 rounds of ammunition were pictured in a tweet from police about the arrest.
Seventeen-year-old juvenile arrested during m/v stop investigation. Found to be in possession of this loaded firearm, high-capacity magazine, & 22 bags suspected heroin. pic.twitter.com/gyCXH8bXIu
— Hartford Police CT (@HartfordPolice) July 14, 2022
A person must be 21 years or older to own a handgun in Connecticut, according to state statutes.