Shiyan City Police have detained 24 suspects for allegedly manufacturing, selling and possessing guns without a license.
In addition, 23 guns, 70 rifle bullets, 135 hunting gun bullets, 10,000 buckshots and 1,000 pieces of gun- manufacturing components were also seized, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.
The prime culprit, identified only by the surname Feng, was a gun-enthusiastic welder who assembled hunting guns with components he bought online, the report said.
Another suspect, known only as Huang, is alleged to have sold guns online from shops in the guise of a bathroom store.
A person can face up to seven years in prison if found guilty of owning a gun.
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