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The Herald
11 hours ago
- The Herald
Police intercept 30 guns being sent from Gauteng to Western Cape
Police believe the back of a syndicate involved in trafficking unlicensed firearms has been broken. On Monday night an intelligence driven operation involving the anti-kidnapping task team, crime intelligence, the Gauteng provincial investigating unit, Johannesburg K9 unit, Joburg metro police and private security led to the arrest of two suspects in Meyersdal. Police spokesperson Brig Athlenda Mathe said t he arrest of the suspects, aged 34 and 45, came after several days of surveillance and information gathering across provinces "where suspects involved in the moving of unlicensed firearms were identified". "As the suspects collected the firearms, the team moved in for a coordinated tactical takedown in Meyersdal." Mathe said 30 9mm unlicensed firearms were found in their possession. "Further investigation confirmed the weapons were destined for the Western Cape and the suspects intended to transport the unlicensed firearms themselves. "The suspects have been linked to other cases in Gauteng and the Western Cape. "They are in custody and are facing charges including illegal possession and trafficking of firearms. "Investigations are ongoing to track down more members of the illegal firearm trafficking syndicate." TimesLIVE
CTV News
13 hours ago
- CTV News
Quebec City judge to rule Thursday on bail for three accused of extremist plot
The RCMP says four people, including active members of the Canadian Armed Forces, are facing charges after allegedly plotting to "forcibly take possession" of land in the Quebec City area. This RCMP handout image shows military-style training police allege the accused took part in. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Quebec RCMP (Mandatory Credit) QUÉBEC — A Quebec court judge will decide Thursday whether to grant bail to three men facing terrorism charges in the Quebec City region. Judge René de la Sablonnière heard final arguments Monday from Crown and defence attorneys. Simon Angers-Audet, 24, Raphaël Lagacé, 25, and Marc-Aurèle Chabot, 24, face charges of facilitating a terrorist activity and other charges related to the illegal storage of firearms and possession of explosives and prohibited devices. The men are accused of plotting to forcibly take over land in the Quebec City region. There is a publication ban on details of the testimony during the bail hearing, which began last week with an RCMP officer testifying for the prosecution. A fourth accused — Matthew Forbes, 33 — is facing weapons charges and was granted bail under a lengthy list of conditions that include wearing a GPS tracking bracelet. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 28, 2025.
Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Yahoo
FBI helps takedown of NJ gun trafficking operation in Plainfield, prosecutor says
PLAINFIELD – A South Jersey man is facing more than three dozen counts of possessing and dealing guns, including handguns, an assault weapon and a machine gun, after a six-month investigation by the Plainfield Police Department, the Union County Prosecutor's Office Narcotics Task Force and the FBI. Anthony Rogers, 29, of Willingboro, was charged with 15 counts of second-degree unlawful possession of a handgun, three counts of unlawful possession of an assault weapon, one count of unlawful possession of a machine gun, two counts of unlawful transport of a firearm into the state, two counts of third-degree receiving stolen property, three counts of unlawful sale of an assault weapon, one count of unlawful sale of a machine gun, 10 counts of fourth-degree possession of a large-capacity magazine, three counts of unlawful possession of hollow-point bullets, one count of unlawful possession of a defaced firearm and 14 counts of unlawful transports/sale of weapons, according to Union County Prosecutor William Daniel. During the investigation, Rogers allegedly sold nearly two dozen illegal firearms to an individual, including three assault weapons and one machine gun, Daniel said. Rogers was arrested on July 22 without incident during a vehicle stop based on an active arrest warrant. His passenger, 34-year-old Quran Hannibal Edwards, of Plainfield, was also arrested and charged with third-degree possession of cocaine, Daniel said. After Rogers was arrested, the Union County SWAT team a searched a home on East 6th Street in Plainfield and seized three pounds of marijuana and two handguns, which led to the arrest of 26-year-old Cameron Hannah, of Plainfield, who was charged with fourth-degree possession of more than 6 ounces of marijuana and third-degree possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. Email: alewis@ Alexander Lewis is an award-winning reporter and photojournalist whose work spans many topics. This article originally appeared on FBI helps gun trafficking operation takedown in Plainfield: prosecutor Solve the daily Crossword
CBC
15 hours ago
- CBC
Montreal lawyers see troubling increase in teens accused of homicide
Social Sharing Prosecutors and defence lawyers in Montreal are calling attention to the rising number of young people accused of homicide. "What we've seen is an increase — those files and numbers are increasing in our office," said Crown prosecutor Louis-David Bénard. And it's not a small increase, said defence lawyer Tiago Múrias. "It's very, very, very obvious," he said, recalling a time when it was rare for young people to be either accused of or victims of homicide. "Now it's like tenfold." The spike began during the pandemic and has grown serious enough that a dedicated team of prosecutors now handles homicide cases in youth court in Montreal. While many factors contribute to the trend, one stands out: access to firearms. "For young teenagers, it's easier for them to possess or buy firearms on the streets of Montreal," said Bénard. WATCH | Increasing number of youth-related homicides, lawyers say: Rise in Montreal teens accused of homicide sparks creation of special prosecutors team 7 minutes ago Rise in violent youth crimes In recent years, several high-profile cases have involved teen suspects or victims. Amir Benayad, 17, was shot and killed in an alley in the Plateau-Mont-Royal borough at the start of 2022 during a dispute. Two youths pleaded guilty in that case. In July 2024, police arrested a 16-year-old in connection with a fatal shooting in a Dollard-des-Ormeaux parking lot. The victim in that case was 42. More recently this summer, a 17-year-old survived multiple gunshot wounds in Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce. "How did it come to that?" asked Múrias, noting that teenagers used to get in trouble for stealing chips from convenience stores — not carrying guns. "That's something that is very troubling." And it's not just firearms. In April, 16-year-old Makhai Bennett-Ruddock was fatally stabbed in Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce. A 17-year-old was charged with manslaughter in that case. A year earlier, a 35-year-old man was stabbed outside the Lionel-Groulx Metro station. The attack, described by police as random, led to the arrest of five teens aged 13 to 18. Bénard said teens are particularly vulnerable and easily influenced as they look to build a name for themselves on the streets or social media. He was unable to provide exact numbers, but he said the increase in youth violence is clear. "We're seeing a proliferation of guns and youth firing guns," he said. Youth murder cases are complex, lawyers say Lawyers say murder cases involving minors are legally complex — especially when it comes to sentencing. When an adult is convicted of first-degree murder, the sentence is automatic. But that's not the case for youth. "To sentence those young teenagers with a sentence adapted for them — it's not an easy task," said Bénard. Múrias described the sentencing phase as "a trial after the trial," focusing on maturity and accountability. "It becomes a trial about just and proportionate consequences in regards to cerebral development. So it's really a challenge," he said. That challenge may soon grow. A Supreme Court of Canada decision last week will make it harder for minors convicted of murder to be sentenced as adults. The decision says youth court judges shouldn't consider the seriousness of the offence when deciding whether to impose an adult sentence. Instead, they must focus solely on the accused's development and moral judgment. It also states that prosecutors must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that a youth had adult-level maturity. The ruling reaffirms that young people are presumed to have diminished moral blameworthiness under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
CTV News
18 hours ago
- CTV News
2 adults, 3 youths charged; guns seized after shots fired from vehicle during altercation in Toronto's east end: police
A loaded 9 mm Ruger-semi automatic handgun and a loaded .45 calibre Ruger semi-automatic handgun were allegedly seized during a July 24 raid in the Gerrard-Coxwell area. (TPS photo) Five people, including three youths, are facing charges after gunshots were fired from a vehicle towards a group of people on the street in the city's east end following a fight earlier this month. The shooting happened on July 5 in the Leslieville neighbourhood, near Gerrard Street East and Coxwell Avenue. Toronto police said they responded to a call for a shooting in that area just before midnight. Investigators allege that an altercation broke out between two groups of people – one in a vehicle and another on the street. They say a gun was then shot from the vehicle towards the group on the street. No one was injured, but a property was damaged, police say. Members of Toronto police's Gun and Gang Task Force – Centralized Shooting Response Team launched an investigation and identified five suspects in connection with this shooting. On July 18, two male youths were arrested and charged with unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle. The accused, who cannot be named under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, were scheduled to appear in bail court the following day. Further, on Thursday, July 24, 2025, officers executed a Criminal Code search warrant in the Gerrard-Coxwell area in connection with this firearms investigation. At that time, officers allegedly seized a loaded 9 mm Ruger-semi automatic handgun and a loaded .45 calibre Ruger semi-automatic handgun. Faebian Dos Santos, 19, of Toronto, was subsequently arrested. He is facing numerous firearms-related charges. Kayleigh Williamson, 20, of Toronto, was also arrested and charged with possession of a loaded prohibited/restricted firearm, possession of a firearm knowing serial number has been tampered with, and fail to comply with release order. Both Dos Santos and Williamson were scheduled to appear in bail court on July 25. A female youth, of Toronto, was also arrested and charged with possession of a prohibited/restricted firearm and possession of a firearm knowing serial number has been tampered with. The accused, who cannot be named, he had a July 25 court date. All of the charges have not been proven in court.
