One man been has been arrested in Prince George after items associated with a 3D printed firearms operation were seized by officers with BC’s Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU-BC) and the Illegal Firearms Enforcement Team (IFET).
Together the units launched a firearms trafficking investigation, with combined forces initiating the investigation in January. On Feb. 5, investigators executed search warrants on a residence in Prince George, seizing several items, including:
• one (1) 3D printer
• one (1) loaded and fully assembled 3D printed firearm with an auto sear
• numerous 3D printed frames, slides and magazines
• one (1) rifle with an obliterated serial number
• prohibited devices such as suppressors and extended magazines
• ammunition
• US currency believed to be counterfeit
A man associated with the residence was arrested and released, pending further investigation and potential criminal charges.
“The collaborative work by CFSEU-BC and partner agencies is key when developing strategies to mitigate criminal activity associated with organized crime,” wrote Sgt. Brenda Winpenny, Media Relations Officer for CFSEU-BC, in a press release.
“3D printers, when used for a nefarious purpose puts public safety at risk. CFSEU-BC, along with our partners, utilize all enforcement and investigative strategies that speak to the overall effort to ensure public safety," she added.
