More than 250 illegal guns seized in bust , New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg says . Two men smuggled guns into New York City in separate operations , officials say . Two others arrested in schemes that began in North Carolina and South Carolina , officials say . High - capacity weapons among the undercover men , which totaled $ 160,000 , officials say .
More than 250 illegal guns seized in bust , New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg says . Two men smuggled guns into New York City in separate operations , officials say . 17 others arrested in schemes that began in North Carolina and South Carolina , officials say . High-capacity weapons among the undercover purchases , which totaled $ 160,000 , officials say .