The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today that Daniel E. Helton, 51, of Goshen, Ohio, was convicted of smuggling pursuant to the Customs Act on October 15 in Lethbridge Provincial Court. He received a $6,000 fine, 10-year weapons prohibition, and forfeiture of seized items.
On July 20, 2014, Helton sought entry to Canada at the port of Carway, Alberta. Officers found an undeclared, loaded .40 calibre pistol concealed inside his vehicle. He was arrested and released on recognizance pending his court appearance.
Quick Facts
- All travellers are required to declare all goods they are bringing into Canada, including any firearms and weapons in their possession.
- Canadian residents and non-residents 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 other Customs Act contraventions may lead to prosecution in a court of law.
Associated Links
Fact Sheet: Planning to Bring Firearms to Canada?
Importing a Firearm or Weapon into Canada
Contact
Lisa White, Media Relations
Canada Border Services Agency
PrairieMedia@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
403-292-4011
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