Ontario Provincial Police have laid charges against three people after the execution of a search warrant in North Frontenac Township led to the discovery of an incomplete 3D printed handgun.
#FrontenacOPP, #OPP Street Crime & Provincial Weapons Enforcement have charged 3 people in @NorthFrontenac after a search of a residence located firearms and prohibited devices that were in the process of being manufactured at the location using a 3D printer. ^ac #crime pic.twitter.com/qCro0KXh99
— OPP East Region (@OPP_ER) March 25, 2021
An investigation began after police were tipped off about a series of firearm parts being shipped to the address. Police were concerned that the resident of the address may be attempting to construct an illegal firearm.
However, upon arrival, police discovered that the firearm parts were actually being replicated through 3D printing.
Nolan Pichette, 21, and Anna Pichette, 61, have both been charged with trafficking a firearm, unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm, and careless storage of a firearm.
Cory Benoit, 40, is also facing two counts of failing to comply with a release order in connection to the incident, CTV News reports.
The rise of 3D printing has rung alarm bells among gun control advocates and enforcers, who believe such efforts could be futile when any firearm could be 3D printed within the comfort of one's own home.
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