THE Canada Border Services Agency’s Pacific Region Criminal Investigations Section launched an investigation after three firearm suppressors were intercepted by border services officers at Vancouver International Airport Air Cargo Operations in April.
On June 4, CBSA criminal investigators, with assistance from the Sicamous RCMP, executed search warrants on the suspect’s vehicle and the boat they were residing in.
A number of items were seized, including:
- a firearm with a defaced serial number;
- an over-capacity magazine;
- a firearm suppressor; and
- approximately 800g of suspected methamphetamine.
The suspect was arrested and the investigation is ongoing.
“The Canada Border Services Agency works hard to intercept undeclared firearms and firearm parts at our borders and investigates those who break Canada’s laws. The efforts of our officers and investigators, with support from the Sicamous RCMP, have removed a dangerous firearm, prohibited devices and drugs from this community,” said Nina Patel, Regional Director General, Canada Border Services Agency, Pacific Region.
