A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging a Wilmington man with possession of a firearm equipped with a machinegun conversion device, according to federal authorities.
Prosecutors allege that 25-year-old Luqmaan Khan was found in possession of a modified Glock 19 handgun capable of automatic fire, following an encounter with officers in New Castle County late last year.
According to court documents, the investigation began on November 24, 2025, when patrol officers with the New Castle County Police Department conducted a property check at Canby Park West and observed a vehicle in the park after hours. Officers initiated a stop and made contact with Khan, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Authorities said Khan refused commands to exit the vehicle and resisted arrest before being taken into custody.
During the investigation, officers recovered a loaded handgun inside the vehicle, along with multiple extended magazines, additional ammunition, a ballistic plate, and other items. Investigators also located a handwritten notebook that, according to court filings, contained references to firearms, potential attack planning, and methods to avoid law enforcement detection. The notebook also included references to the University of Delaware Police Department and a labeled layout of a police facility.
The following day, agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, working alongside county police, executed a search warrant at Khan’s Wilmington residence. During that search, authorities reported recovering a Glock 19 handgun equipped with an illegal conversion device, often referred to as a “switch,” along with a rifle, extended magazines, ammunition, and tactical gear.
The indictment charges Khan with possession of a machinegun, an offense that carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison if convicted. Any sentence would be determined by a federal judge based on sentencing guidelines and statutory factors.
The case is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the New Castle County Police Department. Prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Delaware are handling the case.
Federal officials stated that the arrest and subsequent investigation prevented a potentially significant threat to the community, citing the capabilities of firearms modified with conversion devices.
