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Media Advisory

Large seizure of controlled and prohibited weapons, including firearms in Ottawa

OTTAWA - May 14, 2010 - A news conference will be held on May 17, 2010, to discuss the seizure of over 100 controlled and prohibited weapons, including firearms, by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) in Ottawa.

The seized items will be on display to photograph.

The seizure also involved the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) Guns and Gangs Unit and the Ontario Provincial Weapons Enforcement Unit (PWEU).

No further details will be provided until the media conference.

Date:
May 17, 2010.
Time:
10:00 am
Location:
Canada Border Services Agency
Northern Ontario Regional Office
1st floor Boardroom
2270 St. Laurent Blvd.
Ottawa, ON

Please park in designated visitors parking at 2270 St. Laurent or in designated visitors parking at 2265 St. Laurent.

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Contact:
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Chris Kealey
Communications
613-991-5197