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Man Arrested For Possessing Illegally Obtained Firearms

A Stoughton man was arrested at Brockton mall for possessing an automatic rifle, pistol, and ammunition for both weapons.

BROCKTON, MA - Michael R. Moura was arrested by police at the Brockton mall for the possession of illegally obtained firearms. Moura cannot legally own a firearm after he pleaded guilty to 34 counts of violating a harassment prevention order.

Police caught Michael after meeting with him many times as undercover officers, and were even asked for help to obtain a firearm illegally by Moura.

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