Lambton OPP officials allege: On December 13, 2021, at 11:40 p.m., members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were contacted by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) regarding a commercial driver attempting to enter Canada at the Blue Water Bridge.
During a secondary inspection of the vehicle by CBSA border services officers, a loaded handgun was located along with two prohibited magazines.
During the investigation, it was learned that the firearm had been reported stolen.
The driver was arrested by the CBSA without incident and was later transferred to the custody of the OPP.
A 43-year-old Georgia man has been charged by the OPP with the following Criminal Code of Canada offences:
– Careless use of firearm,
– Unauthorized possession of a firearm,
– Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm,
– Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm,
– Possession of prohibited device or ammunition for a dangerous purpose and,
– Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.
He has also been charged by the CBSA with the following Customs Act offences:
– Non-report (s.12)
– Making false or deceptive statements (s.153a)
– Evading compliance (s.153c)
– Possession of prohibited goods – overcapacity magazines (s.155)
– Attempting to smuggle (s.159)
The accused has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.
This seizure and arrest attest to the ongoing commitment and cooperation between law enforcement partners to keep Canadian communities safe.
If you have information on this event or any other crime activity in the area, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone.
Your call could make our communities safer for all. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or submit a tip online at www.sarnialambtoncrimestoppers.org where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
