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CBSA investigation leads to multiple firearm and drug possession charges in Southern Ontario

Based on an investigation in October 2024, CBSA officers in Mississauga intercepted a silencer being imported from China and a parcel containing a 50-round drum magazine coming from the United States, both for the same address. 

CBSA’s Ontario Firearms Smuggling Enforcement Team (OFSET) then initiated an investigation into the importation of firearms parts into Canada, this resulted in two London, Ontario residents being charged with multiple firearm and drug possession charges under the Customs Act, the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Together they face:

  • 4 counts of smuggling a Prohibited Device contrary to Section 159(1) of the Customs Act;
  • 4 counts of unauthorized Importation of a Prohibited Device contrary to Section 104(1)(a) of the Criminal Code;
  • 2 counts of manufacturing a Prohibited Firearm contrary to Section 99(1) of the Criminal Code;
  • 8 counts of unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited Firearm Knowing it is Unauthorized contrary to Section 92(1) of the Criminal Code;
  • 2 counts careless Storage of Firearms contrary to Section 86(1) of the Criminal Code; and,
  • 2 counts of possession of a Schedule I Controlled Substance contrary to Section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

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Security and Trade Facilitation Programs
International Trade and Border Management
CBSA Other

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Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
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