CBSA seize 22 illegal firearms after Vancouver Island home search

Authorities have arrested one individual and seized a significant cache of illegal firearms following a search of a home in Sooke, Vancouver Island. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reported that its agents, alongside police emergency response officers, executed the search on April 22 as part of an ongoing investigation.

The operation uncovered 22 illegal firearms, including 15 long guns and seven handguns. The seizure also included multiple silencers in various stages of assembly, along with parts used for converting firearms into fully automatic weapons. Authorities discovered the weapons, illicit drugs, and a bulletproof vest at the residence.

The individual arrested has since been released pending further investigation. Law enforcement is currently reviewing the evidence collected to determine potential charges and prosecution. Further details regarding the seizure have not yet been released by the authorities.