Following jury convictions for participation in a criminal organization involved in trafficking firearms from Windsor to Toronto, the court imposed significant custodial sentences.
The organization coordinated the acquisition, transport, and distribution of numerous illegal firearms, some recovered through police surveillance and search warrants.
The accused participated at different levels of responsibility, with one acting as the leader organizing firearm transfers and others assisting as couriers and custodians.
Emphasizing denunciation and deterrence for firearm trafficking and organized criminal activity, the court imposed consecutive sentences pursuant to s. 467.14 of the Criminal Code.
The leader received a total sentence of 12 years less credit for pre‑trial custody, while the courier received 6 years less credit.