36 illegal firearms recovered near Canada-U.S. border, suspects outstanding

Ontario Provincial Police are searching for two suspects after 36 illegal firearms were recovered along the Canada-U.S. near Corunna, Ont., in what police are calling a suspected firearms smuggling incident.

Police say law enforcement was notified early Thursday about a suspicious boat in the Port Lambton area.

Two people were traveling on the St. Clair River, which is located along the Canada-U.S. border.

Get breaking National news

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.

Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up

By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Officials found 36 illegal firearms but the two people and boat remain outstanding.

Police believe the suspects may have fled the area on foot.

Anyone with information is asked to call OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

4:04 Ottawa tables tougher firearm laws freezing handgun ownership, targets gun trafficking

• Ottawa tables tougher firearm laws freezing handgun ownership, targets gun trafficking
• Conservatives opposed to Liberal gun buyback program: O’Toole
• Ipsos poll shows majority of Canadians approve of new gun ban

Previous Video

Next Video