A 16-year-old Saskatoon boy was arrested in a joint operation of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) for multiple firearms and weapons charges..Brad Wozny, CBSA Prairie regional director general, commented on how different agencies can work together to keep Canadians safe..“CBSA officers and staff are committed to detecting and intercepting prohibited firearms and firearm parts, as well as other weapons and dangerous goods before they enter Canada,” said Wozny..“The seizure announced today is a great example of how our officers work together across jurisdictions and with local law enforcement partners to keep Canadians safe.”. Saskatoon Police Car .On September 2, CBSA officers intercepted a suspicious package at the Vancouver International Mail Centre headed for Saskatoon..The officers discovered two overcapacity 9 mm magazines and two gun barrels that are prohibited under the Criminal Code and Firearms Act..Also in the package was a “commonly used construction tool along with other firearm parts, shipped from the United States.”.The officers seized the package and referred the case to CBSA Investigations in Regina, who referred the case to the SPS Guns and Gangs Unit to continue the investigation..On September 13, the SPS Guns and Gangs Unit executed a search warrant in the 2500 Block of Albert Avenue and discovered a loaded sawed-off .22 calibre rifle, ammunition, bear spray, and several gun barrels. .A 16-year-old male was arrested and charged with multiple gun and weapons offences. They released him on undisclosed “conditions” and the investigation continues.. Canada Border Services Agency badge .Randy Huisman, SPS deputy chief, said crimes involving firearms have increased in Saskatoon and joint operations with CBSA help reduce the firearms circulating in the city..“Saskatoon, like many other communities across the country, has seen an increase in the number of firearms tied to criminal activity,” said Huisman..“Partnerships with agencies like the CBSA give police a greater opportunity to be proactive in removing these firearms from the community.”.Marco Mendicino, Public Safety minister, commented on the CBSA and law enforcement working together to keep Canadian streets gun free..“We’re taking action to keep Canadians safe from gun violence. A central part of this takes place at our borders, where the CBSA fights smuggling and stops guns from coming into Canada,” said Mendicino..“I want to thank CBSA employees and local law enforcement agencies for their quick and decisive work to keep guns off our streets and protect Canadians.”
A 16-year-old Saskatoon boy was arrested in a joint operation of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) for multiple firearms and weapons charges..Brad Wozny, CBSA Prairie regional director general, commented on how different agencies can work together to keep Canadians safe..“CBSA officers and staff are committed to detecting and intercepting prohibited firearms and firearm parts, as well as other weapons and dangerous goods before they enter Canada,” said Wozny..“The seizure announced today is a great example of how our officers work together across jurisdictions and with local law enforcement partners to keep Canadians safe.”. Saskatoon Police Car .On September 2, CBSA officers intercepted a suspicious package at the Vancouver International Mail Centre headed for Saskatoon..The officers discovered two overcapacity 9 mm magazines and two gun barrels that are prohibited under the Criminal Code and Firearms Act..Also in the package was a “commonly used construction tool along with other firearm parts, shipped from the United States.”.The officers seized the package and referred the case to CBSA Investigations in Regina, who referred the case to the SPS Guns and Gangs Unit to continue the investigation..On September 13, the SPS Guns and Gangs Unit executed a search warrant in the 2500 Block of Albert Avenue and discovered a loaded sawed-off .22 calibre rifle, ammunition, bear spray, and several gun barrels. .A 16-year-old male was arrested and charged with multiple gun and weapons offences. They released him on undisclosed “conditions” and the investigation continues.. Canada Border Services Agency badge .Randy Huisman, SPS deputy chief, said crimes involving firearms have increased in Saskatoon and joint operations with CBSA help reduce the firearms circulating in the city..“Saskatoon, like many other communities across the country, has seen an increase in the number of firearms tied to criminal activity,” said Huisman..“Partnerships with agencies like the CBSA give police a greater opportunity to be proactive in removing these firearms from the community.”.Marco Mendicino, Public Safety minister, commented on the CBSA and law enforcement working together to keep Canadian streets gun free..“We’re taking action to keep Canadians safe from gun violence. A central part of this takes place at our borders, where the CBSA fights smuggling and stops guns from coming into Canada,” said Mendicino..“I want to thank CBSA employees and local law enforcement agencies for their quick and decisive work to keep guns off our streets and protect Canadians.”
