Feds drop case against man arrested in Las Vegas biolab investigation

Federal prosecutors have dropped their case against the man arrested in connection with a biolab uncovered in Las Vegas earlier this year.

The U.S. Attorney’s office for Nevada filed a motion earlier this month to dismiss the criminal complaint filed against Ori Solomon, also spelled as “Salomon” in the complaint.

Prosecutors had charged him with illegal possession of a firearm in the U.S. District Court for Nevada. An FBI complaint alleged that his immigration status precluded him from owning or possessing a gun.

“After a careful review of the evidence and additional information provided by defendant, the Government has concluded that the interests of justice require dismissal of the complaint at this time,” reads the motion to dismiss, dated May 11.

No further reason is included, and a spokesperson for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for Nevada declined to comment. News 3 has reached out to Solomon’s attorney for comment.

Read more: NBC News Las Vegas