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Foreign National Arrested in Illegal Las Vegas Biolab Faces Felony Gun Charge

Authorities reported finding several firearms and passports during a raid on a house in a residential neighborhood on Jan. 31.
Foreign National Arrested in Illegal Las Vegas Biolab Faces Felony Gun Charge
The FBI and Las Vegas police uncovered an alleged illegal biological laboratory at a house in Las Vegas on Jan. 31, 2026. FBI
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A man arrested by Las Vegas police during the raid of an allegedly illegal biolab in Las Vegas on Jan. 31 was charged after authorities discovered he was a foreign national in possession of several weapons.

Federal prosecutors on Feb. 2 charged Ori Salomon, 55, with a felony gun crime.

Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.