On July 17, 2014, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) investigators at the Lansdowne port of entry charged Wesley Gerard Scholl with non-report of goods, making false statements, smuggling and evasion of duties under sections 12(1), 153(a), 159 and 153(c) of the Customs Act.
Scholl, 26, of Arlington, Virginia, was seeking entry to Canada when he was referred for both customs and immigration secondary examinations. During the examination, officers found a rifle concealed in a towel in the back of his vehicle. Further examination also led to the discovery of a baton and a switchblade, a prohibited weapon in Canada.
Scholl was released on a recognizance and is to appear in Brockville Court on August 8, 2014.
Quick Facts
- Canadian 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. Seizures like these serve as a reminder of the important role CBSA officers play in keeping our communities safe.”
Lance Markell, CBSA District Director
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Caroline Desjarlais
Canada Border Services Agency
Northern Ontario Region
613-991-1591
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