RCMP arrest Quebec man for 3D printing of guns and spreading hatred against Jews

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 at the moment that Tribout made hateful feedback towards the Jewish neighborhood on social media platform Telegram.

The RCMP launched this photograph 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 Workforce.

Police say Tribout stays in custody pending additional authorized proceedings.

This report by The Canadian Press was first printed June 14, 2024.