By Steve Neavling
CBP agents discovered three backpacks filled with firearms while investigating illegal activity in North Dakota, the agency announced Wednesday.
The agents assigned to the Grand Fork Sector’s Pembina Station responded to a report of suspicious activity in the early morning hours of May 15 when they spotted two people fleeing the area into Canada.
While searching the area, the agents found the abandoned backpacks, which contained a total of 65 handguns, 65 pistol magazines, two rifles, two rifle magazines, and a suppressor.
ATF took possession of the firearms and is now leading the investigation.
“Bulk firearms seizures are an uncommon occurrence for the Grand Forks Sector, but this serves as a humbling reminder of how critically important our mission is,” Chief Patrol Agent Scott D. Garrett said in a written statement. “I’m extremely proud of the agents’ vigilance and quick response that led to the successful outcome of this incident.”
