Man faces gun charges after CBSA investigation
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A Beausejour man is facing charges after Canada Border Services Agency seized prohibited firearms and gun parts.
The CBSA announced the charges Tuesday. An investigation — with help from the RCMP, the Winnipeg Police Service and Manitoba Conservation — began when border officers examined a shipment in April 2023 and found items related to the manufacture of unserialized firearms, also known as ghost guns.
After obtaining a warrant, CBSA officers and Mounties searched a rural property near Chatfield, in the Interlake region, on March 12. Investigators seized nine long guns — two of which were prohibited — and various parts for prohibited or restricted long guns or handguns. They also seized a 3D printer and ammunition.
CBSA officers returned to the area on April 9 and seized a fully automatic and unserialized rifle, and an automatic switch for a Glock handgun.
Robert Ripcik, 53, is facing charges under the Criminal Code and the Customs Act, including manufacturing guns.
He has been in custody since March 12, and his next scheduled court date is June 7, the CBSA said.
