News release

Two individuals arrested at the border charged in connection with firearms

June 13, 2025 - Stanstead, Quebec
From: Federal Policing Eastern Region

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RCMP Federal Policing — Eastern Region announces that two individuals have been arrested and charged in connection with unlawful possession of firearms. Daniel Humberto Perez Ochoa, 36, of Montréal, and Nabil Ammar, 35, of Repentigny, are charged with two counts of possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition under section 95 of the Criminal Code. Estrie Integrated Border Enforcement Team patrollers arrested the two individuals in Stanstead, late June 10, after spotting one of them crossing the border into Canada illegally.

During the arrest, police seized two loaded semi-automatic handguns, four magazines, and $2,080 in American currency. The accused had an initial court appearance by videoconference at the Sherbrooke courthouse on June 11, 2025, and will appear again this afternoon. The investigation is ongoing.

Ensuring border integrity

The RCMP works with many Canadian and American law enforcement partners, playing an important role in protecting the Canada-US border. Our Integrated Border Enforcement Teams investigate illegal cross-border activities between ports of entry, including human smuggling and contraband trafficking.

Appeal to the public

Do you have information on the illegal activities of individuals or groups of individuals? Contact the RCMP at 514 939-8300/1 800 771-5401 or your local police department.

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