The RCMP say they arrested a Quebec man Thursday on fees of hate speech and 3D printing of firearms.
The police say they seized a “important amount” of 3D printers and a selfmade firearm belonging to 37-year-old Pascal Tribout of Saint-Joseph-du-Lac, about 40 kilometres northwest of Montreal.
Police additionally say in a information launch as we speak that Tribout made hateful feedback towards the Jewish neighborhood on social media platform Telegram.
The RCMP launched this picture of a 3D printer following the arrest of a person who allegedly made selfmade weapons. (Supply: RCMP)
He faces 5 fees together with weapons trafficking, wilful promotion of hatred, possession of a prohibited firearm and possession and distribution of knowledge that can be utilized to fabricate firearms with a 3D printer.
The operation was carried out by the RCMP’s Built-in Nationwide Safety Enforcement Staff.
Police say Tribout stays in custody pending additional authorized proceedings.
This report by The Canadian Press was first printed June 14, 2024.
