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The Canada Border Services Agency says a pair of firearms seizures from two brothers entering Canada at Aldergrove has resulted in guilty pleas.

On May 31, 2016, Jason Beverett was caught bringing an undeclared .40 calibre handgun and two loaded magazines across the line in his luggage.

In a separate incident on the same day, moments after his brother was referred for an examination, Arthur Beverett was referred for a secondary examination. A search found a 9mm handgun and loaded magazine inside the toolboxes in his trailer.

Both were immediately arrested and charged.

Both men entered guilty pleas for making false statements and possession of a prohibited firearm late last year and were sentenced to just under $4,000 in fines and 10-year firearms bans.

“The joint efforts by our border services officers and criminal investigators demonstrate their collaboration and commitment to ensure the safety of Canada and its residents," said Daniela Evans with the CBSA.

"We remind all travellers to declare their firearms or rather, leave their handguns at home. If ever in doubt, our officers are here to answer all your questions.”