The Canada Border Services Agency intercepted a number of guns entering the country at the Coutts, Alberta border crossing earlier this year.
The CBSA says on January 3rd, two people were trying to enter Canada in a motorhome and when officers searched it, it’s alleged two prohibited assault-style rifles, four prohibited 9mm handguns, and a restricted .45-calibre handgun were seized, along with 11 prohibited high-capacity magazines were seized.
The CBSA states that firearms that aren’t properly declared may be seized, as well as the vehicles used to carry them. Adam and Bethany Brown from Alaska are facing numerous charges including smuggling, making false statements, and possessing a prohibited or restricted gun with ammunition.