25 handguns hidden in gas tank seized at Peace Bridge

Twenty-five handguns were seized at the Canadian border after a 50-year-old woman allegedly tried to enter from the U.S. with a stockpile of illegal weapons hidden in a gas tank
Sources tell CTV Toronto that an SUV was stopped at the Peace Bridge on Wednesday night. When police inspected the vehicle, they found the handguns hidden in the gas tank.
A female suspect from Toronto has been taken into custody. She faces several firearm-related charges, including importing firearms.
Sources say the arrest was part of a larger Toronto police firearms investigation.
Toronto poIice wouldn't elaborate....only saying its an ongoing investgiation.
Police seized a white Nissan Rogue and brought it to a garage in Fort Erie on Thursday, where a local technician cut open the gas tank.
Bill Marr, owner of Garrison Automotive Service, says when they pulled off the top of the tank they could see all the guns at the bottom.
The female suspect is expected to make her first court appearance in Toronto next week.
-
Port Dalhousie carousel will open for the summer this Saturday, May 21st
A favourite attraction for families will reopen in Port Dalhousie this long weekend. -
Dozens of deadly crashes in Ontario this year so far, highest count seen since 2012: OPP
Ontario Provincial Police say they've recorded more than 100 fatal collisions so far this year, a high not seen in a decade. -
In Buffalo, Biden mourns victims, says 'evil will not win'
President Joe Biden has traveled to Buffalo, New York, declaring that ``evil will not win'' in America. -
Niagara Falls will play host to Sons of Anarchy reunion next month
The largest Sons of Anarchy reunion will take place in Niagara Falls. -
Mitch Marner victim of carjacking in Toronto, Maple Leafs say
The Toronto Maple Leafs say Mitch Marner was the victim of a carjacking in Toronto on Monday evening. -
Doug Ford nets another union endorsement as Tories position party as labour friendly
Doug Ford is positioning his Progressive Conservatives as the labour-friendly option for voters. -
Prince Charles and Camilla land in Newfoundland to start Canadian tour
Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, have arrived in St. John's, N.L., to begin a three-day Canadian tour that includes stops in Ottawa and the Northwest Territories. -
Regular travel and public health measures can't coexist: Canadian Airport Council
The Canadian Airports Council is asking the federal government to do away with COVID-19 protocols at customs to clear up the chaos that international travellers experience when they arrive in Canada. -
Niagara Centre candidates discuss health care, and housing during CKTB debate
NDP Jeff Burch and Liberal Terry Flynn took part while the Progressive Conservative and Green Party candidates declined an invitation to take part.