Undeclared firearm seized at the Fort Frances port of entry

September 21, 2016                 Fort Frances, Ontario              Canada Border Services Agency

On September 12, 2016, officers at the Fort Frances port of entry seized a non-restricted firearm from a Minnesota man who failed to declare it.

The 58-year-old was referred for a secondary examination. Upon further inspection of his vehicle, officers found a disassembled .22 calibre non-restricted firearm under the back seat of the truck. Officers subsequently seized the firearm and a vehicle penalty was assessed.

The traveller was allowed to enter Canada after he paid for the release of his vehicle. He chose to  abandon the firearm at the port.

Quick Facts

• Canadian firearms laws are clear. Anyone importing firearms and weapons into Canada must declare them and meet all licensing and registration requirements under the Firearms Act.
• Failure to declare goods, including firearms and weapons, and other Customs Act contraventions may lead to prosecution in a court of law.
• Anyone with information about suspicious cross-border activity is encouraged to call the CBSA Border Watch toll-free line at 1-888-502-9060.

Quote

“The CBSA takes its border protection responsibilities very seriously, including the interdiction of firearms and weapons. This seizure is an important reminder to travellers to declare all firearms upon entry to Canada or leave their firearms at home.”
- Tuula Schuler, CBSA Northwestern Ontario District Director

Associated Links

Import and Export a Firearm or Weapon into Canada

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For media info:

CBSA – Regional Communications
Tel.: 613-998-2000
Email: CBSA-ASFC_NOR-RNO_Communications@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca

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