U.S. citizen arrested for carrying concealed weapon on boat near Brockville

A boat operator is facing numerous firearm charges after being stopped by OPP for a safety check on the St. Lawrence River.

Grenville OPP say in a post to X that on the afternoon of Thursday, Aug. 1, at around 3 p.m. the detachment’s marine unit was patrolling the St. Lawrence River, west of Brockville, and stopped a vessel for a check of safety equipment onboard.

“While checking the boat, officers learned the operator was carrying a concealed firearm,” police state. “The operator was arrested and a loaded 9mm handgun was seized, along with two magazines with ammunition.”

The operator, who was identified as a U.S. citizen, was brought to Canadian Border Services, who assisted with the investigation. The operator was charged criminally with carrying a concealed weapon, possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition, and unauthorized importing or exporting.

The accused was later released and returned to the U.S.

“Always make sure you aware of the local and federal laws when visiting another province, territory, or country,” police state.