The accused ringleader Stefano Pachon, 21, and his two confederates shuffled into a Manhattan courtroom Wednesday to face gun trafficking conspiracy charges outlined in a 31-count indictment.

Stefano Pachon, 21, Darwin Figuera, 34, and Yorman Serrano, 31, were all arrested on Jan. 15 for a conspiracy to sell and traffic illegal firearms, including ghost guns, rifles, and shotguns.

The buyer would then come to the meet-up point and provide cash in exchange for the guns. Stefano Pachon, 21, a high-ranking member of the Tren de Aragua gang, sold multiple loaded guns ...