3 Arrested After Weapons and Drugs Discovered in Van at Peace Bridge in Fort Erie – Hamilton | The Canadian News

Three Canadians returning to the country from the US were arrested at the Peace Bridge in Fort Erie, Ontario, overnight on Thursday in connection with a series of possession offenses.

The Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) said the defendants attempted to bring a firearm, imitation firearms and suspected drugs to Canada around 11 p.m. Wednesday, but were detained by Border Services agents. of Canada (CBSA) after registering the Dodge Caravan in which they arrived.

A 45-year-old man and a 38-year-old woman, both from Hamilton, face four charges each in connection with the firearm. The man faces two additional charges for failing to comply with a release order.

A 34-year-old Fort Erie man faces seven firearm-related charges, as well as possession of an illicit drug and failure to comply with a release order.

The defendants are expected to arrive in a St. Catharines court on Sept. 27.

The investigation continues.

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