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Major Gun Trafficking Operation Uncovered between U.S. and Canada

Major Gun Trafficking Operation Uncovered between U.S. and Canada

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U.S. authorities have revealed a significant firearms trafficking operation that reportedly smuggled multiple illegal guns from New Hampshire into Canada. Through border areas near tribal land in New York, federal investigators confirmed that 13 individuals have been charged or pleaded guilty in relation to this international gun trade.

Prosecutors state that this network was active from 2021 and potentially continues until late 2024. It involved “straw purchasers,” who legally acquired firearms for people prohibited from owning them. More than 51 firearms are believed to have crossed the U.S.-Canada border via the Akwesasne Mohawk territory, covering parts of New York, Ontario, and Quebec.

Several of the illicit weapons were later found at crime scenes in Canada, with links to serious offenses such as kidnapping and attempted murder in Montreal. The investigation saw collaboration between U.S. and Canadian law enforcement, including the Homeland Security Investigations and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).

U.S. Attorney Erin Creegan termed the network a critical international smuggling operation, asserting it viewed the northern border as a conduit for illegal gun trafficking. Most firearms were sourced from licensed dealers in New Hampshire and then transported north using secluded crossing points.

Court filings suggest that the trafficking group solicited individuals in New Hampshire and Vermont to purchase firearms on their behalf. Justin Jackson, a principal suspect, had been barred from legally buying guns, leading others to procure weapons for him. Some of the accused have already accepted guilty pleas to related charges.

This week, four individuals were apprehended, although some suspects remain at large. Prosecutors described the operation as utilizing planned transportation paths through remote areas to minimize detection.

Canadian officials have emphasized the escalating concern surrounding illegal firearms entering Canada from the U.S. A considerable number of handguns involved in crimes across Canadian metropolises are believed to stem from smuggling linked to the U.S. border.

The investigation has reignited discussions on cross-border gun trafficking and safety in Canada. Law enforcement warns that organized crime often capitalizes on smuggled American firearms, given Canada’s stricter gun regulations compared to many U.S. states. The presence of these trafficked weapons poses substantial challenges for policing, particularly in Ontario and Quebec.

Officials from both nations have stated that the investigation remains ongoing, with potential for further arrests or charges as the search for trafficked firearms continues. U.S. and Canadian agencies also aim to bolster cooperation at the border to prevent similar trafficking operations in the future.

May 15, 2026 11:58 a.m. 934
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