Man Tries To Trade Sub Machine Gun On Facebook Marketplace

By Gimpy

June 11, 2025

Soldier firing machine gun during battle
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A Washington man is in jail for trying to make a deal on Facebook Marketplace. According to reports, Jacob Dixon was on Facebook Marketplace when he spotted an ATV he wanted so he contacted the seller. He asked the seller if he would trade the ATV for a sub machinegun, a suppressor, and a motorcycle. Jacob told seller he new the gun was illegal in the state and not to tell anyone, and that's when the seller contacted the sheriff's office. The sheriff's the set up a sting and busted Jake on charges of unlawful firearms, first degree unlawful possession of a firearm, dangerous weapons, assault weapons, and driving under suspension.

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