Akwesasne guns linked to Montreal crimes: US prosecutors
US prosecutors say guns from Akwesasne weapons trafficking were used in Montreal crimes, including a kidnapping and a shooting.
May 14, 2026
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Source: montrealgazette.com
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U.S. prosecutors have revealed that firearms linked to a weapons trafficking operation in Akwesasne, a Mohawk territory straddling the U.S.-Canada border, were used in crimes in Montreal. Among the weapons was a pistol found during a kidnapping investigation and a handgun used in a shooting on Guy Street.
The connection was disclosed as part of an ongoing case against individuals accused of smuggling guns from the United States into Canada through Akwesasne. The operation allegedly supplied illegal firearms to criminal networks in Quebec.
Authorities have not released specific details about the kidnapping case or the Guy Street shooting, but the revelations highlight the cross-border nature of gun violence in the region. The investigation continues.
β Frequently Asked Questions
What is Akwesasne?
Akwesasne is a Mohawk territory that straddles the borders of Ontario, Quebec, and New York state, often used for cross-border smuggling.
What crimes in Montreal were linked to these guns?
A pistol found during a kidnapping investigation and a handgun used in a shooting on Guy Street were tied to the trafficking operation.
Who is prosecuting this case?
U.S. prosecutors are handling the case against individuals accused of smuggling guns through Akwesasne into Canada.
