Ryals sold weapons to undercover agents on six separate occasions.
Baltimore, MD. (LG) – A Baltimore, Maryland, man will be spending a long time in jail after he was sentenced to 42 months for illegally dealing in firearms.
According to the United States Attorney for the District of Maryland, 35-year-old Mark Ryals sold firearms, from his residence, to undercover law enforcement personnel on six separate occasions.
Authorities said Ryals knew that he was prohibited from possessing firearms, due to a final protective order, that was served on him in June, of 2021, and he also knew that he didn’t have a licensed to deal or sell weapons.
As detailed in the plea agreement, on August 12, 2021, law enforcement executed a search warrant at Ryals’ residence and recovered two privately manufactured 9mm pistols, one of which was equipped with a large capacity magazine; a short barreled 12-gauge shotgun with no serial number; a .22 caliber firearm; 237 rounds of assorted ammunition and $1,190 in cash, most of which was ATF funds used in the controlled purchases. Additionally, officers recovered firearms accessories and tools used in the creation of privately manufactured firearms, including a Dremel press with red plastic shavings on it. Ryals waived his Miranda rights and agreed to an interview with law enforcement, during which Ryals admitted that he had been making firearms and selling them.
