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Florida man attempts to cross border with four loaded handguns

The Canadian Border Services Agency is reporting several firearms seizures at it's Pigeon River and Fort Frances crossings.

The Canadian Border Services Agency is reporting several firearms seizures at it's Pigeon River and Fort Frances crossings. 

One incident earlier this month, a Florida man travelling in a motorhome was detained by Pigeon River staff after an inspection turned up a loaded handgun in the bedroom of the vehicle and two more in the bathroom. 

Another loaded handgun was found under the seat of a vehicle being towed behind, along with two canisters of pepper spray. 

As a result, the man spent four days behind bars and was fined $4,000.

Another man from Oregon was also caught at Pigeon River this month, trying to cross the border with parts of a disassembled semi-automatic handgun secreted in various parts of his vehicle.

Fort Frances staff meanwhile found a Texas man trying to bring a loaded revolver into the country. 

Both individuals have been released on bail and will make court appearances later this month.

(Thunder Bay Television)





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