CORNWALL, Ontario – The Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) has announced that they have seized 26 firearms and other prohibited devices at the Port of Entry from a man trying to cross into Cornwall.
Christopher Jacobs, a resident of Quebec was found to be in possession of the following:
- 1 assault rifle
- 17 prohibited handguns
- 8 restricted handguns
- 1 suppressor
- 44 magazines
- 2 fast loaders and one loader
He is scheduled to appear in court on April 12 and is facing the following charges:
- S. 12 Customs Act – one count of non report
- S. 153(a) Customs Act – one count of making false statements
- S. 159 Customs Act – one count of smuggling
- S.91(1) Criminal Code of Canada – 26 counts of unauthorized possession of a firearm
- S.104(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada – 26 counts of importing firearms
“This demonstrates the vigilance and commitment of the CBSA to ensuring that our borders are not used for illegal activity. I am proud of the excellent work by our officers who continue to protect Canadian communities from the impacts of gun smuggling,” said Stephanie Chenier, Acting Regional Director General, CBSA.
