June 5, 2026           Vancouver, British Columbia           Canada Border Services Agency

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) charged B.C. resident, Dylan James Kennedy, with 21 charges for the possession of illegal firearms and drugs.

CBSA criminal investigators were assisted by the Vancouver Police Emergency Response Team to execute a search warrant at Kennedy's residence in Vancouver on August 28, 2024. The search resulted in the seizure of six firearms including two 3D printed Glock-type pistols, two 3D printed Glock-type frames, a semi-automatic rifle, one modified air pistol (Glock), multiple replica firearms, one over-capacity rifle cartridge magazine, a firearm suppressor, various calibres of ammunition and a significant quantity of related items, such as firearm parts including pistol slides and barrels. During the search, they also found cocaine, ketamine, MDA (amphetamines) and MDMA (ecstasy) pills, drug paraphernalia including weigh scales and six cellular phones.

Kennedy was charged with the following 21 counts on March 31, 2026:

• Five counts of careless use or storage of a firearm, contrary to s.86(1) of the Criminal Code.
• Four counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking contrary to s.5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA).
• Four counts of possession of firearm without licence and/or registration contrary to s.91(1) of the Criminal Code.
• Four counts of possession of prohibited device without authorization contrary to s.91(2) of the Criminal Code.
• Three counts of possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition contrary to s.95(1): of the Criminal Code.
• One count of breach of undertaking contrary to s.145(4) of the Criminal Code.

Kennedy appeared in Vancouver Provincial Court on April 7 and was released on bail while awaiting his trial.