An American allegedly carrying three loaded handguns and a stun gun was stopped by police after trying to illegally cross into Canada.
Police say the U.S. citizen, identified as John Wright, allegedly entered Canada illegally through the Surrey Peace Arch State Park border and got into a cab where a Canadian woman was waiting for him.
In a statement, Cpl. Arash Seyed said BC RCMP Federal Policing Border integrity officers quickly responded and arrested him under the Customs Act.
Once he was arrested, police found three loaded handguns and a stun gun.
"The excellent work of identifying and preventing an alleged armed individual from entering Canada is a demonstration of the BC RCMP Border Enforcement Team’s dedication to protecting Canadians from transnational criminal threats," said Sup. Bert Ferreira, Officer in Charge of Federal Serious and Organized Crime.
Wright was charged with possession of a restricted firearm with ammunition contrary to the criminal code, smuggling, and failing to comply contrary to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
No further charges have been laid and the investigation is ongoing.
Wright was remanded until a hearing can be set to determine his bail requirements.
