VANCOUVER, BC, July 8, 2024
/CNW/ - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is dedicated to
investigating and prosecuting individuals who import firearms parts
to make and distribute unregulated 3D printed guns.
On June 19, 2024, the CBSA charged
Brodie Alexander McDonald under the
Criminal Code of Canada (CCC) with
one count of each of the following:
- Weapons trafficking under S.99(1) of the CCC
- Possession of Prohibited Firearm S.91(1) of the CCC
- Possession of Prohibited Device S.91(2) of the CCC
- Possession of Prohibited Firearm with Ammunition under S.95(1)
of the CCC
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, B.C. 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, 2024.
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"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."
- Nina Patel, Regional Director General, Canada
Border Services Agency, Pacific Region
Quick Facts
- Between January 1 and October 31, 2023, the CBSA kept over 800
firearms and 21,900 prohibited weapons off our streets in the
continued efforts to keep our communities safe.
- 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,
please contact the CBSA Border Watch Line toll-free at
1-888-502-9060.
Related Links
- CBSA takes part in national operation to combat 3D printed guns
- Canada.ca
SOURCE Canada Border Services Agency