Trafficking and prohibited possession charges laid in CBSA ghost gun investigation in B.C.

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THE Canada Border Services Agency announced on Monday that on June 19 it charged Brodie Alexander McDonald under the Criminal Code of Canada with one count of each of weapons trafficking, possession of prohibited firearm, possession of prohibited device, and possession of prohibited firearm with ammunition.

The CBSA’s Pacific Region Criminal Investigations Section began its investigation in December 2022 after a shipment addressed to McDonald containing firearm parts was intercepted at the Vancouver International Mail Centre. Earlier that year, McDonald had also received packages containing suspected frame rails that are used to manufacture 3D printed firearms.

On June 20, 2023, CBSA criminal investigators, with assistance of the Lower Mainland Integrated Emergency Response Team, executed a search warrant on a residence in Langley.

A number of items were seized, including:

* One loaded 3D printed Glock 19 semiautomatic pistol
* Two 3D printed lower receivers, completion kits for Polymer 80 firearms
* One suppressor
* 3D Printer and filament

McDonald’s first court appearance is scheduled for July 9.

“The Canada Border Services Agency is committed to intercepting the importation of parts used for the production of prohibited guns. We work hard to keep Canadians safe and investigate and prosecute those who break Canada’s laws,” said Nina Patel, Regional Director General, CBSA, Pacific Region.

 

Quick Facts

  • Between January 1 and October 31, 2023, the CBSA kept over 800 firearms and 21,900 prohibited weapons off the streets.
  • Prohibited firearms and devices are high-risk commodities and keeping them out of Canada is a CBSA enforcement priority.
  • The CBSA screens goods, including international mail and courier items, coming into Canada and examines more closely those that may pose a threat to the safety of Canadians.
  • For the latest enforcement statistics, visit Canada Border Services Agency seizures.
  • If you have information about suspicious cross-border activity, contact the CBSA Border Watch Line toll-free at 1-888-502-9060.

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