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Gun smuggler says sorry to Canada
Herald News ServicesApril 22, 2010
An American has said sorry to all Canadians for trying to bring an assault rifle across the border in the trunk of his car last month.
David Collins, 38, of Ohio, was sentenced to 35 months in a federal prison for possessing and failing to declare a prohibited firearm -- a Hi-Point Model 995 (9-mm) semi-automatic carbine.
"I apologize to Canada, Windsor," said a contrite Collins as he stood before an Ontario Court judge Tuesday.
"My family back home has been stressing."
Collins tried to enter Windsor via the Detroit-Windsor tunnel in a black Honda sedan around 4:30 a.m. on March 27, telling the border officer that he and a passenger were going to the casino.
But the court heard that Collins seemed uneasy and avoided eye contact.
The vehicle was sent for secondary inspection, during which officers discovered the firearm in the trunk.
It was also equipped with a loaded 10-round magazine clip -- also prohibited.
Herald News ServicesApril 22, 2010
An American has said sorry to all Canadians for trying to bring an assault rifle across the border in the trunk of his car last month.
David Collins, 38, of Ohio, was sentenced to 35 months in a federal prison for possessing and failing to declare a prohibited firearm -- a Hi-Point Model 995 (9-mm) semi-automatic carbine.
"I apologize to Canada, Windsor," said a contrite Collins as he stood before an Ontario Court judge Tuesday.
"My family back home has been stressing."
Collins tried to enter Windsor via the Detroit-Windsor tunnel in a black Honda sedan around 4:30 a.m. on March 27, telling the border officer that he and a passenger were going to the casino.
But the court heard that Collins seemed uneasy and avoided eye contact.
The vehicle was sent for secondary inspection, during which officers discovered the firearm in the trunk.
It was also equipped with a loaded 10-round magazine clip -- also prohibited.