Alaskan man charged after attempting to smuggle firearms into Canada at BC crossing

A 33-year-old man from Alaska is now facing charges after attempting to smuggle firearms into Canada at a BC border crossing.

In a release today, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced charges against the man, identified as Corey Scott Kettering, in connection with an incident at the Abbotsford-Huntingdon, British Columbia port of entry on July 27, 2020, in which CBSA officers seized 14 firearms, including:

• Four prohibited semi-automatic rifles (assault-style);
• Three prohibited handguns;
• One restricted handgun;
• Six non-restricted long guns.

Officials said Kettering was arrested and released on an undertaking. He is scheduled to appear in Abbotsford Provincial Court on September 21, 2020, to face charges of smuggling, making false statements, and being in possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition.

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In light of the incident, the CBSA said travellers “are encouraged to leave their firearms at home when seeking entry to Canada.”

However, “travellers with firearms must declare them to the CBSA officer at the first opportunity and meet import regulations.”