Cornwall, Ontario
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is committed to protecting Canadians by keeping prohibited and undeclared firearms out of our communities.
Today, the Agency announced that it has laid charges following a firearm seizure in Ontario.
On February 6, 2024, Kyle Thomas, a U.S. resident, arrived at the Cornwall port of entry seeking entry to Canada. When asked about firearms by a border services officer, Thomas answered that there were no firearms in the vehicle.
Thomas was referred for a secondary examination. While examining the vehicle, CBSA officers discovered and seized a prohibited handgun.
The handgun has no serial number, making it an untraceable "ghost gun".
Thomas was arrested and charged by the CBSA with:
- Failing to report imported goods, contrary to Section 12(1) of the Customs Act
- Making false statements, contrary to Section 153(a) of the Customs Act
- Smuggling, contrary to Section 159 of the Customs Act
- Transporting a handgun in a careless manner, contrary to Section 86(1) of the Criminal Code
- Possessing a firearm without a licence or registration certificate, contrary to Section 92(1) of the Criminal Code
- Importing a prohibited firearm without authorization, contrary to Section 104(1)(a) of the Criminal Code
The accused remains in custody. He is next scheduled to appear in court in Cornwall on February 29, 2024.
