On June 11, 2014, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) investigators at the Fort Frances port of entry (POE) charged Gregory Lynn Wood, 45, with non-report of goods, wilful evasion, possession and smuggling under sections 12(1), 153(c), 155 and 159 of the Customs Act.
Wood, of Andover, Minnesota, arrived at the Fort Frances POE on June 11, 2014 in a vehicle and did not declare any firearms or weapons. He was referred for a secondary examination. During the search of his vehicle, CBSA officers found a 9mm handgun and a loaded ammunition clip in a compartment of the front seat.
Wood appeared in Fort Frances bail court on June 12 and was released on $2,000 bail. His next court appearance is set for July 28, 2014 in Fort Frances.
Quick Facts
- Canadian firearms laws are clear. All persons, including Canadians, must declare all firearms and weapons in their possession when they enter Canada.
- 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.
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“The CBSA takes its border protection responsibilities very seriously, including the interdiction of prohibited firearms and weapons. Firearm and weapon seizures like these serve as a reminder of the important role CBSA officers play in keeping our communities safe.”
- Tuula Schuler, CBSA District Director
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Caroline Desjarlais
Canada Border Services Agency
Northern Ontario Region
613-991-1591
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