Utah man sentenced in gun smuggling incident at Regway
December 10, 2014 Regina, Saskatchewan Canada Border Services Agency
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today that LaRoy Daley, 45, of Tremonton, Utah, was convicted of smuggling pursuant to the Customs Act on December 8, 2014 in Regina Provincial Court. He received a $3,000 fine.
On December 6, 2014, Daley attempted to enter Canada at the port of Regway, Saskatchewan, with a .38 calibre revolver and pepper spray concealed inside his truck. He initially told officers he was not travelling with any firearms or weapons. He was arrested and remained in custody pending his court appearance on December 8.
Quick Facts
- The CBSA advises travellers that they 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.
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“The CBSA protects the safety and security of Canadians by stopping the entry of illegal weapons into our country. Those who attempt to smuggle contraband will be prosecuted to the full extent of our laws.”
- Kevin Hewson, District Director, CBSA Prairie Region
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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Photo: The .38 calibre revolver and pepper spray seized by CBSA officers in Regway on December 6, 2014.
