Cornwall: CBSA recovers untraceable ‘ghost gun’ against U.S. traveller at border crossing [Video]

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has laid charges against an American traveller who attempted to bring an untraceable “ghost gun” into Canada.

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A CBSA press release on Tuesday says Kyle Thomas, an American resident, arrived at the Cornwall, Ont. port of entry seeking to enter Canada on Feb. 6. When asked about firearms by a border services officer, Thomas denied having any in his vehicle.

Upon a secondary inspection, CBSA says officers discovered and seized a prohibited handgun, with no serial number, dubbed a “ghost” gun.

“‘Ghost guns’ pose a serious risk for many reasons, including how difficult they are to trace when used by criminals. Border services officers are on alert to keep smuggled and prohibited firearms from reaching and harming our communities,” …