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How the 'Project Safe Neighborhood' initiative is protecting Idaho communities

Glock 9mm pistol with “switch” machinegun conversion device installed that Rhyne attempted to ship in the mail. (Photographs obtained from the publicly filed Government’s Sentencing Memorandum, ECF No. 55.)
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Glock 9mm pistol with “switch” machinegun conversion device installed that Rhyne attempted to ship in the mail.  (Photographs obtained from the publicly filed Government’s Sentencing Memorandum, ECF No. 55.)

Recently, three people were sentenced to prison in Idaho for possessing illegal guns or ammunition. They'll serve a combined 22 years behind bars.

All three cases were prosecuted as part of the Project Safe Neighborhoods Initiative from the Justice Department.

U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit joined Idaho Matters to talk more about the initiative, which brings together law enforcement agencies from all over Idaho.

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