Canadian police seized 439 firearms from the home of former Member of Parliament Inky Mark during a raid on July 7, according to a report from the National Shooting Sports Foundation.
The search warrants executed at Mark’s residence resulted in the confiscation of firearms, ammunition, an antique cannon, and more than C$300,000 in cash—equivalent to approximately $213,000 in U.S. currency at current exchange rates, the National Shooting Sports Foundation reported.
Mark, 78, now faces 12 Criminal Code charges, including firearm trafficking and possession of property obtained by crime. Officials with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police indicated that they believe at least three of the seized firearms were illegally trafficked, and one weapon had an altered serial number.
According to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Mark also faces a charge related to unsafe firearm storage.
Former MP Describes Detention
Speaking about his arrest, Mark said he spent nearly two full days in jail after being taken into custody, describing the experience as something he had never encountered in his life.
Mark has issued an apology for illegally transferring three guns but denies engaging in firearms trafficking. He emphasized that he has been a registered collector from the beginning, and suggested that this aspect of the situation is not being adequately reported by media outlets.
Investigation Details
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s investigation centered on allegations of illegal firearms trafficking and the discovery of weapons with tampered identification markings. The scale of the seizure—439 firearms along with significant quantities of ammunition—represents one of the larger confiscations from a private residence in recent Canadian law enforcement actions.
The substantial cash seizure, exceeding $200,000 in U.S. currency equivalent, adds another dimension to the charges Mark faces, particularly the allegation of possession of property obtained by crime.
Mark’s defense hinges on his status as a registered firearms collector, a designation that carries specific legal permissions and responsibilities under Canadian law. However, the charges suggest authorities believe some of his activities went beyond the scope of what is permitted for collectors.
The case highlights ongoing tensions in Canada regarding firearms regulation and enforcement, as the country continues to navigate debates over gun control policies and the rights of legitimate collectors versus the need to prevent illegal weapons trafficking.
Source: www.breitbart.com — https://www.breitbart.com/2nd-amendment/2026/07/20/police-seize-439-firearms-former-canadian-mps-home/