BETWEEN August 2023 and January 2024, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers at Vancouver International Airport Air Cargo Operations and Mail Center intercepted two firearm suppressors and two replica firearms in two related incidents.
As these are prohibited devices, the Pacific Region Criminal Investigations Section launched an investigation into the importer of these devices. On August 28, 2024, CBSA criminal investigators, with assistance from the Vancouver Police Department, executed search warrants on the suspect’s residence in Vancouver. A number of items were seized, including:
* two firearms;
* two completed 3D printed firearms;
* two 3D printed lower receivers;
* 18 replica firearms;
* various other firearm parts and accessories;
* suspected drugs.
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 Vancouver Police Department, have removed dangerous firearms and prohibited devices from this community,” said Nina Patel, Regional Director General, CBSA, Pacific Region.
“Violent offenders, organized criminals, and crime groups have no respect for local or international boundaries. Law enforcement and national security agencies must work together to prevent the proliferation of weapons and drugs that threaten public safety within our communities. We are grateful to have assisted Canada Border Services Agency during this important investigation,” said Don Chapman, Superintendent, Operations Support Command, Vancouver Police Department.
