CBSA seizes large quantity of firearms during a search in St-Anicet
News release
Montreal, Quebec, August 20, 2025 – Canada Border Services Agency
On August 6, 2025, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) investigators from the Weapons Smuggling Integrated Enforcement Team (WSIET), assisted by the Sûreté du Québec, executed a search warrant in a residence located in St-Anicet. At the site they found, among other things:
• 180 long guns;
• 1 handgun;
• Several lower and upper receiver assemblies;
• 7 silencers and several high-capacity magazines (35);
• 4 prohibited weapons;
• Thousands of rounds of ammunition;
• CAD$169,000 and USD$30,000;
• 11 electronic devices.
A 65 year old man was arrested and the investigation and analysis of the seized goods continues. Charges will be recommended to the Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) upon completion of the investigation.
This investigation was initiated in May 2025 following the CBSA’s interception of parts for a prohibited firearms in a postal package at Montreal Mail Centre. Research identified the importer as a resident of St-Anicet with a previous customs seizures for a prohibited device, more specifically a silencer.
The CBSA is committed to protecting Canadians by keeping firearms and prohibited weapons out of our communities and conducts investigations into those who commit criminal offences under border legislation.
Quotes
“This operation shows our determination to protect our communities. We commend the exceptional work of our border services officers and investigators in this raid. Through their diligent work, we are taking illegal firearms off the street and strengthening the safety of our citizens.”
- The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety
“This search once again demonstrates the Canada Border Services Agency’s efforts to control imports of prohibited weapons and devices. We are working with police forces to combat gun smuggling and trafficking in Canada and Quebec and protect our communities.”
- Eric Lapierre, Regional Director General, Quebec Region, Canada Border Services Agency
Quick facts
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The CBSA investigates reports made by its officers at ports of entry across the country and uses search evidence to prosecute offenders.
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Anyone with information on suspicious cross-border activity is encouraged to call the CBSA Border Watch Line at 1-888-502-9060.
Contacts
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Canada Border Services Agency
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1-877-761-5945
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