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Following an investigation by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), a Delta resident, identified as Bryce Cameron McDonald, has been charged with 18 firearm and weapon-related offences.
According to a press release issued by the CBSA, its Criminal Investigations Section in April 2022, initiated an investigation into improper importation of firearm parts.
On March 16, 2023, CBSA investigators executed a search warrant at McDonald’s residence with assistance from the RCMP Integrated Emergency Response Team.
Following the execution of the warrant, and a number of prohibited items were seized. These include five firearms, eight over-capacity magazines, two auto sears (a device used to convert pistols into fully automatic firearms), and a brass knuckle knife.
On March 12, McDonald, 41, was charged with one count of Firearm Trafficking contrary to Section 99(1)(b); five counts of Possession of a Firearm without a licence contrary to Section 92(1); two counts of Possession of a Prohibited Device without a licence contrary to Section 92(2); one count of Possession of a Prohibited Weapon without a licence contrary to Section 92(2); five counts of Possession of a Firearm contrary to a Prohibition Order contrary to Section 117.01(1); two counts of Possession of a Prohibited Device contrary to a Prohibition Order contrary to Section 117.01(1); one count of Possession of Ammunition contrary to a Prohibition Order contrary to Section 117.01(1); and
one count of Possession of a Prohibited Weapon contrary to a Prohibition Order contrary to Section 117.01(1).
The accused was arrested on March 14, and has been granted bail. His next scheduled court appearance is on April 12.