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Trail RCMP report man in distress, firearms seized

Briefs from the Trail and Greater District RCMP

 

From left: Staff Sgt. Baltej Dhillon, program manager for CFSEU’s crime guns investigative and intelligence group, and Provincial Forensic Firearms Lab manager Daisy Wong during a media briefing Tuesday (July 11, 2023) warning the public, parents and their children of the dangers of 3D printers. (Lauren Collins)

‘Absolutely scary’: B.C. police warn of dangers in creating 3D-printed guns

Anti-gang agency says firearms may look like harmless toys, but can pose a real threat

 

Some of the 3D printed ghost guns seized in Operation Centaure are displayed during a news conference in Montreal, Wednesday, June 21, 2023. The multi force operation seized 440 guns including 71 3D printed ghost guns across Canada.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

Police arrest 45, seize 440 weapons in Canada-wide ghost gun raids

Search warrants executed in 8 provinces targeting 3D-printed guns bound for crime

 

An American man has been sentenced to 30 months in jail after pleading guilty to trying to smuggle firearms into Canada through the Pacific Highway border. (CBSA photo)

30-month jail term for U.S. man caught with firearms at Canada border

Jonathan Ressler was arrested in March at the Pacific Highway crossing in South Surrey

An American man has been sentenced to 30 months in jail after pleading guilty to trying to smuggle firearms into Canada through the Pacific Highway border. (CBSA photo)
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Valley Firearms’ John Urquhart Jr. and Sue Friesen welcome anglers to check out their expanding supply of fishing gear and outdoor equipment. Photo: Jim Bailey

Trail business expands into fishing gear and tackle

“If we don’t have it, come talk to me, and if we can find it, we can get it.”

Valley Firearms’ John Urquhart Jr. and Sue Friesen welcome anglers to check out their expanding supply of fishing gear and outdoor equipment. Photo: Jim Bailey
Minister of Public Safety Marco Mendicino speaks to reporters in the foyer of the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Canada announces first step of firearm buyback program, targeting industry

Mendicino did not provide further details while announcing the program at a news conference

Minister of Public Safety Marco Mendicino speaks to reporters in the foyer of the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
“No one was injured during this event despite it being a high-risk situation for all involved,” says Sgt. Wicentowich referring to a high-rope rescue near the Trail hospital Easter Sunday. Photo: Trail RCMP

2023 starts with calls up for Trail RCMP assistance

Stats show detachment calls at 1,324; last year the number stood at 1,163

“No one was injured during this event despite it being a high-risk situation for all involved,” says Sgt. Wicentowich referring to a high-rope rescue near the Trail hospital Easter Sunday. Photo: Trail RCMP
Cougar seen lower right. Photo provided by the Trail RCMP

Police warn cougar spotted in Trail neighbourhood

Trail RCMP recommend taking precautions, such as keeping pets inside at night

Cougar seen lower right. Photo provided by the Trail RCMP
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Gang enforcement team seizes drugs and weapons in Fruitvale

CFSEU-BC is headquartered in Metro Vancouver, based out of the RCMP “E” Division

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President Joe Biden meets Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at Naval Base Point Loma, Monday, March 13, 2023, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Biden issues order to strengthen gun background checks

President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Tuesday aiming to increase…

President Joe Biden meets Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at Naval Base Point Loma, Monday, March 13, 2023, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
A Chilliwack man is facing criminal code and customs act charges after being found in possession of, and importing from China, more than 1,350 prohibited weapons and 13 conducted energy weapons in January 2023. (CBSA photo)

Fraser Valley man caught importing hundreds of prohibited weapons from China

More than 1,350 weapons and 13 Tasers seized at YVR and at a residence in Chilliwack

A Chilliwack man is facing criminal code and customs act charges after being found in possession of, and importing from China, more than 1,350 prohibited weapons and 13 conducted energy weapons in January 2023. (CBSA photo)
People wait for their belongings at the Transportation Security Administration security area at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
People wait for their belongings at the Transportation Security Administration security area at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
The Trail RCMP detachment is located on Laburnum Drive. Photo: Trail Times
The Trail RCMP detachment is located on Laburnum Drive. Photo: Trail Times
FILE - This aerial photo shows the movie set of “Rust” at Bonanza Creek Ranch in Santa Fe, N.M., on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Prosecutors announced Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023 they are charging Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter in fatal shooting of cinematographer on movie set. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Manslaughter charge formally laid against Alec Baldwin in ‘Rust’ set shooting

Charge alleges Baldwin, weapons supervisor, deviated repeatedly from known safety standards

FILE - This aerial photo shows the movie set of “Rust” at Bonanza Creek Ranch in Santa Fe, N.M., on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Prosecutors announced Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023 they are charging Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter in fatal shooting of cinematographer on movie set. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Trail and Greater District RCMP at 250.364.2566 or remain anonymous by calling Crimestoppers at 1.800.222.8477. Image: RCMP logo

Trail police looking for tips into Christmas Eve violent home invasion

RCMP find a 42-year-old man suffering from serious injuries

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Trail and Greater District RCMP at 250.364.2566 or remain anonymous by calling Crimestoppers at 1.800.222.8477. Image: RCMP logo
Emergency Response Team vehicles, including a Tactical Armoured Vehicle, surround 1075 Cactus Rd. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

Police standoff in Kelowna ends after 10 hours with 8 arrests

People from two homes on the 1000 Block of Cactus Road were arrested

Emergency Response Team vehicles, including a Tactical Armoured Vehicle, surround 1075 Cactus Rd. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)
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Accused shooter at Trail ambulance station served time for manslaughter

Francis Paradis is facing attempted murder charges in Trail; served 11 months in a Quebec prison

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Trail RCMP: Mislaid shotgun, inadvertent alert, and tagger sought

Police brief from the Trail and Greater District RCMP

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau participates in a gun violence roundtable at Rexdale Community Centre in Etobicoke, Ont., on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Tijana Martin

VIDEO: Feds working to get list ‘right’ on gun control, says PM

Critics say firearms legislation not just targeting criminals

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau participates in a gun violence roundtable at Rexdale Community Centre in Etobicoke, Ont., on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Tijana Martin