Firearms, 3D-printed gun parts seized - RCMP
Man and woman arrested at scene in Geary on Tuesday, released on promises to appear in court at later date
Officers executed a search warrant at a Geary home Tuesday, arresting two and seizing a variety of firearms, thousands of bullets, and gun parts manufactured with a 3D printer, the RCMP reports.
The RCMP in New Brunswick issued a news release Friday, stating its provincial crime reduction unit (PCRU) launched an investigation earlier this month into the manufacture of 3D-printed firearms.
The investigation was launched after the Mounties in the province received information from the Montreal branch of the RCMP’s integrated firearms trafficking team, the release said.
“On June 20, PCRU members, with assistance from members of the West District RCMP and the national weapons enforcement support team, executed a search warrant at a residence on Broad Road in Geary, in connection with the investigation,” it said.
“During the search, police seized 11 firearms, including restricted and prohibited firearms, eight 3D-printed handgun frames, eight prohibited devices (over-capacity magazines), four body-armour carriers with plates, and six prohibited weapons.”
Also seized, the release said, were prohibited 3D-printed firearm devices, a prohibited firearm conversion kit, several thousand rounds of ammunition and other gun-manufacturing parts.
Officers also arrested a 25-year-old woman and a 30-year-old man at the residence, it said.
The two suspects were released on promises to appear in Fredericton provincial court at a later date.
The RCMP reported the investigation was led by the Sûreté du Québec, that province’s police force, and it was part of Project Reproduction, a nationwide policing operation focusing on the manufacture and trafficking of privately made firearms.
“Privately made firearms are illegal, untraceable, and pose risks to the general public as well as the user,” the release said.
“Project Reproduction aims to shed light on the growing market for 3D-printed firearm parts, and demonstrates how Canadian police agencies are working together to combat this emerging trend.”
Also assisting and participating in Project Reduction were members from the Canadian Border Services Agency and the New Brunswick RCMP’s explosives disposal unit.
The release said the force’s investigation is ongoing, and it urged anyone with information about illegal activity to provide tips anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by downloading the secure P3 Mobile App, or by providing them online through Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca.
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Great job reporting, finally the public can find out what really goes on. Thank you
You would think the person/people would fear the worst at all times. I can't imagine living day to day with that mindset~unless he/she lives with the mindset "We/I am invincible", beyond comprehensible!