Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) investigators have charged a Florida man with non-report of goods, wilful evasion, possession of illegally imported goods and smuggling under subsection 12(1), paragraph 153(c) and sections 155 and 159 of the Customs Act after officers seized four undeclared handguns and 10 overcapacity magazines at the Rainy River port of entry.
On May 21, 2015, Scott Pieper, 54, of Venice, Florida, sought entry into Canada to bring his boat up to his summer cabin for the season. During the secondary examination of his vehicle, CBSA officers found a black case containing an undeclared handgun and some loose ammunition. The officers continued their search and discovered three additional handguns and 10 overcapacity magazines all containing ammunition.
Quick Facts
- Canadian firearms laws are clear. Anyone 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 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 reminds all travellers to truthfully declare all firearms and weapons when entering Canada. Illegal firearms and weapons are high-risk commodities and their interdiction is a CBSA enforcement priority.”
Tuula Schuler, CBSA Northwestern District Director
Associated Links
Fact Sheet: Planning to Bring Firearms to Canada?
Importing a Firearm or Weapon into Canada
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Chris Kealey
Canada Border Services Agency
613-991-5197
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