Border agents seize massive cache of weapons in B.C. | 24CA News

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Published 27.02.2023
Border agents seize massive cache of weapons in B.C.  | 24CA News

Canada Border Services Agency says it has seized greater than 1,350 prohibited weapons and firearms linked to residences in Chilliwack, B.C.

An announcement from the company says parcels imported from China utilizing a false declaration had been intercepted at Vancouver International Airport final month.

In late January, the company says an unnamed Chilliwack resident was arrested for suspected offences underneath the Customs Act and a lot of prohibited weapons and firearms had been discovered in the course of the arrest.


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The company says extra prohibited weapons had been additionally discovered at a Chilliwack house the day after the arrest.

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It says the record of weapons included 13 performed power weapons, higher referred to as Tasers, 360 stun weapons, 171 stun batons and a whole bunch of prohibited knives and brass knuckles.

The company says it’s reviewing all proof and fees are pending.