A 19-year-old man was arrested by Redwood City police after his vehicle was searched for a minor infraction, and a "phantom" firearm was found, as it was not registered.
Juan Garrido Aguilar was arrested for possession of a loaded 9mm weapon that was in his pants pocket, authorities said.
The vehicle was stopped and searched at the intersection of Broadway and Chestnut streets, the Police Department said in a statement.
Garrido Aguilar was booked into the San Mateo County Jail on charges of carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm.
The Redwood City Police Department said the arrest comes as part of an effort to keep dangerous firearms off the streets. “Our officers work tirelessly to keep Redwood City safe!”
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