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flag A Canadian court sentenced Reuben Velasquez, a 44-year-old foreign national, to four years in prison in February 2026 for illegally possessing six undeclared firearms found during a border search at Victoria’s ferry terminal in September 2023.

flag Reuben Velasquez, a 44-year-old foreign national, was sentenced to four years in prison in February 2026 after being convicted of possessing a loaded prohibited firearm without authorization and unauthorized possession of firearms. flag The charges stemmed from a September 1, 2023, incident at the Belleville Ferry Terminal in Victoria, British Columbia, where CBSA officers found six undeclared firearms during a search of his vehicle after he declared multiple weapons upon entry. flag As a foreign national, Velasquez may face deportation after serving his sentence. flag The CBSA emphasized its role in border security, noting increased firearm seizures in British Columbia in 2025 and ongoing efforts supported by the $1.3 billion Border Plan.

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