Ex-Canada MP arrested after police seize 439 guns and antique cannon from his home

Ex-Canada MP arrested after police seize 439 guns and antique cannon from his homeImage source, RCMPImage caption, Inky Mark and some of the firearms found in his Manitoba homeByNardine SaadPublished2 minutes agoEx-Canadian MP Inky Mark has been arrested after police found a trove of guns, ammunition and an antique cannon along with thousands of dollars in cash in his home.The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) seized 439 firearms from his house near Dauphin, Manitoba, last week during a firearms trafficking probe. At least three of the guns were illegally trafficked, RCMP said.Mark, 78, has been charged with firearms trafficking and several other gun-related offences, including possessing unauthorised devices and unsafe storage, which officials say threaten public safety.Manitoba follows Canada's strict federal gun control laws, but its provincial government actively opposes extra restrictions.Image source, RCMPA cultural appreciation for recreational shooting runs deep in the region.The former Dauphin mayor appeared in court last week and was released from custody with conditions.Mark was arrested during a police search on 7 July and appeared on a dozen charges in court last week."The illegal trafficking of prohibited weapons is a serious offence that threatens public safety," said RCMP Assistant Commissioner and Manitoba Commanding Officer Scott McMurchy said on Monday."We thank the many RCMP officers who are working on this case for their tireless efforts in targeting individuals who are trafficking these dangerous and illegal weapons and bringing them to justice."The investigation began in March when police were notified of firearms charges in the US against another Dauphin-area man. That investigation led RCMP to find and seize firearms allegedly purchased by Mark, which police said were "never lawfully transferred".At least three firearms are believed to have been illegally trafficked and one firearm had its serial number...