The accused pleaded guilty to multiple offences related to the importation and possession of 53 handguns, 6 machine guns, and 80 high-capacity magazines.
The accused acted as a courier, receiving the firearms from a boat on the St. Lawrence River.
The court weighed the significant aggravating factors, including the unprecedented number of firearms, the profit motive, and the risk to the community, against mitigating factors such as the guilty plea and strict bail compliance.
The court imposed a total sentence of 11 years in custody, comprising 10.5 years for the firearms offences and 6 months consecutive for the Customs Act offences.
