B.C. Man Faces Firearms and Drug Trafficking Charges Following CBSA Pacific Region Investigation

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b1985ee73721ff9db8b384e746b899c1 CBSA Pacific Region investigation leads to firearm and drug trafficking charges laid against B.C. resident

VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 27, 2024 – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is dedicated to safeguarding Canadians by preventing prohibited firearms and illegal drugs from entering our communities.

The CBSA announced today that charges have been filed against Sicamous, B.C. resident, Jesse Pat Lyle, for firearms and drug trafficking offenses.

On April 26, 2024, Border Services Officers at Vancouver International Airport Commercial Operations intercepted and seized three prohibited items within a courier package destined for Lyle, who is subject to a lifetime firearms prohibition. The CBSA Pacific Region Criminal Investigations Section subsequently initiated an investigation. On June 4, 2024, CBSA investigators, collaborating with the RCMP, executed search warrants on Lyle’s vehicle and boat. The following items were confiscated:

  • A firearm with an obliterated serial number;
  • Two firearm magazines;
  • A prohibited spring-loaded baton;
  • A prohibited stun gun;
  • A trafficking quantity of illegal drugs.

On November 28, 2024, Jesse Pat Lyle faced charges of:

  • One count of Possession of a Restricted Firearm with readily available ammunition under Section 95(1) of the Criminal Code;
  • One count of Possession of a Firearm with a Defaced Serial Number under Section 108(1)(b) of the Criminal Code;
  • One count of Possession of a Firearm in Contravention of a Prohibition Order under Section 117.01(1) of the Criminal Code;
  • Two counts of Possession of a Prohibited Weapon under Section 91(2) of the Criminal Code
  • Four counts of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking under Section 5.2 of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

Lyle was apprehended by the RCMP and is scheduled to appear in Salmon Arm Law Courts on January 7, 2025.

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“Prioritizing the safety and security of Canadians is paramount. We are actively working at the border to prevent illegal firearms and drugs from reaching our communities. This seizure exemplifies the ongoing collaboration between the CBSA and local law enforcement partners.”

–     The Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety

“The Canada Border Services Agency diligently works to intercept undeclared firearms and illicit drugs and investigates those who violate Canada’s laws. The efforts of our officers and investigators, supported by the RCMP, have removed dangerous weapons and drugs from this community.”

–     Nina Patel, Regional Director General, Canada Border Services Agency, Pacific Region

Quick Facts

  • Smuggling and other Customs Act and Criminal Code violations may result in arrest, criminal charges, and court prosecution.
  • The CBSA screens goods, including international mail and courier shipments, entering Canada and scrutinizes those potentially posing a safety risk to Canadians.
  • For the most recent enforcement data, please visit .
  • To report suspicious cross-border activity, contact the CBSA toll-free at 1-888-502-9060.

SOURCE Canada Border Services Agency

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