the CBSA
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) seized prohibited replica firearms from a Canadian resident at the Pigeon River port-of-entry last month.
On June 16, a CBSA officer referred a vehicle for a secondary examination.
During the examination, officers discovered and seized a total of eight airsoft replica firearms and four replica magazines.
The driver failed to report the replica firearms even when specifically questioned about the prohibited goods.
The driver was released on a promise to appear in court on Aug. 16.
A joint investigation into this case continues between the CBSA and the OPP’s Provincial Weapons Enforcement Unit.
Replica firearms are prohibited from entering Canada under the Criminal Code, the Firearms Act, and Customs Tariffs.
The Customs Act stipulates that all goods entering Canada must be declared to the CBSA.
Smuggling, untrue statements, and other Customs Act violations may lead to prosecution.
For information about your rights and obligations regarding the importation of guns and other weapons into Canada, visit www.cbsa.gc.ca
