An American man pleaded guilty and was convicted of two charges after attempting to smuggle a loaded gun into Canada at the Coutts, Alta., border crossing.
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) said Randy Kieth Thompson, a U.S. citizen, pleaded guilty in Lethbridge Provincial Court after attempting to smuggle a loaded Ruger LC 380 handgun into Canada.
Thompson attempted to cross the border into Canada on Sept. 8.
CBSA said he declared two non-restricted firearms, but after he was questioned by officers and a subsequent vehicle search, he admitted to having an undeclared, loaded handgun hidden in the vehicle.
He was convicted of smuggling and providing a false or deceptive statement under the Customs Act.
Thompson received an $8,000 fine and a 10-year conditional firearms prohibition order. He was also ordered to forfeit the seized guns and magazines.
