Gun murders surge 90 percent in Canada as illegal US weapons flood border
Gun murders in Canada have risen nearly 90 percent over the last decade, fueled by illegal weapons smuggled across the US border. According to Toronto Police data, 88 percent of guns seized in crimes last year originated in the United States. Canadian police and elected officials are demanding stricter border controls to stem the flow of illegal firearms.
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- ✓Gun murders in Canada have increased nearly 90 percent over the last decade. (Source: France 24, corroborated by 50+ US MSM articles)
- ✓88 percent of guns seized in Toronto crimes last year originated in the US. (Source: Toronto Police data, France 24, corroborated by 50+ US MSM articles)
- ✓Illegal weapons from the United States are fueling Canadian gun violence. (Source: France 24, corroborated by 50+ US MSM articles)
- ✓Canadian police and elected officials are demanding tighter border controls. (Source: France 24, corroborated by 50+ US MSM articles)
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- ~The flow of illegal weapons is 'never-ending.' (Source: France 24 characterization)
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