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Large drone carrying firearms found in tree in southwestern Ontario


May 2, 2022  By The Canadian Press

Provincial police say they’re investigating after a large drone carrying handguns was found stuck in a tree in southwestern Ontario.

Lambton County OPP say the drone was found on Friday near Port Lambton, Ont., in a tree along the St. Clair River, which runs between Canada and the United States.

Police say a bag attached to the drone contained 11 handguns.

Force spokesman Jamie Bydeley says in an email that the handguns found were mostly the kind that are prohibited in Canada.

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He says the firearms likely came from the United States.

Police are asking anyone with information to contact them.

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