A man is wanted by Edmonton police for firearms trafficking after a gun was intercepted inside a package at a Canada Post sorting facility in the city.
On Tuesday, Jan. 16, an unknown man reportedly went to a Canada Post outlet in Fort McMurray and mailed what police said was a restricted firearm to an address in Edmonton.
The gun was intercepted at a postal sorting facility in Edmonton and police were called to seize it.
Investigators have been unable to find the person who was expected to receive the package, a news release Tuesday said.
In the two months since the seizure, EPS said investigators have since determined the man was illegally trafficking the firearm through the postal service and are now releasing photos in the hope someone may recognize him.
Anyone with information about this suspect or this firearm is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone.
Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.