CBSA Pacific Region investigation leads to seizure of firearms and prohibited devices in Vancouver
September 24, 2024 Vancouver, British Columbia Canada Border Services Agency
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is committed to protecting Canadians by intercepting and investigating smuggling attempts at our borders.
Between August 2023 and January 2024, Border Services 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;
- eighteen replica firearms;
- various other firearm parts and accessories;
- suspected drugs.
The suspect was arrested and the investigation is ongoing.