Canadian woman suspected of arms smuggling arrested [Video]

LUFKIN, Texas — An Angelina County Sheriff’s deputy arrested a woman Wednesday suspected of engaging in multi-national arms smuggling. 

Jahtaya O’Day Jah-Kiara Hamilton, originally from Ontario, Canada, is currently in the Angelina County Jail after being detained for possession of a prohibited weapon. 

Hamilton was a passenger in a Lyft ride that was pulled over for speeding. Upon the discovery of a marijuana odor within the car, the deputy searched the vehicle, finding two large bags in the trunk.

Hamilton claimed both bags belonged to her, and upon a search, officials found 20 handguns, magazines, ammunition and a short barrel rifle. Multiple pistols found in the bags were reported stolen within the Houston area. It is both a state and federal felony to have a short barrel rifle. 

Deputies determined Hamilton had flown into Houston, obtained the guns, and was planning to bring them back …