Ex-Canada MP arrested after police seize 439 guns and antique cannon from his home
Former Canadian MP Inky Mark has been arrested and charged with firearms trafficking after police discovered 439 guns and an antique cannon at his Manitoba home. The investigation, which also uncovered $300,000 in cash, began as part of a broader probe into illegal weapons transfers.
Why it matters
The arrest of a former high-ranking official on trafficking charges raises significant questions about gun control enforcement and public safety in Canada.
Image source, House of Commons/RCMP Image caption, Inky Mark and some of the firearms found in his Manitoba home
Ex-Canadian MP Inky Mark has been arrested after police found a trove of guns, ammunition and an antique cannon along with thousands of dollars in cash in his home.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) seized 439 firearms from his house near Dauphin, Manitoba, last week during a firearms trafficking probe. At least three of the guns were illegally trafficked, RCMP said.
Mark, 78, has been charged with firearms trafficking and several other gun-related offences, including possessing unauthorised devices and unsafe storage, which officials say threaten public safety.
Manitoba follows Canada's strict federal gun control laws, but its provincial government actively opposes extra restrictions.
Image source, RCMP A cultural appreciation for recreational shooting runs deep in the region.
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