Police find firearms, arrest two men in Moncton

A fire at a home on Hows Crescent in Moncton, N.B., is pictured on March 1, 2026. (Courtesy: Wade Perry)

Two men from Moncton, N.B., have been arrested in connection with a firearm offences investigation.

RCMP responded to a structure fire report at a residence on Hows Crescent in Moncton on Sunday at approximately 2:30 p.m.

Moncton Fire Department told police occupants exited the home safely, but there was an unsecured firearm in the home, said an RCMP new release.

Police allegedly found a handgun equipped with a 3D printed lower receiver, several rifles, magazines, ammunition and additional 3D-printed parts for handguns and rifles.

A 47-year-old man and a 60-year-old man were arrested and the scene was held pending a search warrant.

RCMP executed the warrant on Monday. During the search they seized:

• multiple 3D printed firearm components compatible with AR-15’s
• .223 platforms and pistols
• two rifles
• a revolver
• a replica firearm
• an airsoft rifle
• multiple flare guns
• a crossbow
• several extended magazines and various ammunition
• a 3D printer
• a dozen reels of filament
• a laptop

The 60-year-old man was released. The 47-year-old man was released and is scheduled to appear in Moncton provincial court on June 30.

The investigation is ongoing.

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