A Quebec man who allegedly made antisemitic online comments was arrested for illegally producing a homemade firearm, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and B’nai Brith Canada announced on Friday.

Pascal Tribout, 37, was arrested on Thursday and a 3D printed firearm and several 3D printers were seized. The suspect allegedly possessed and shared data that could be used to manufacture 3D printable weapons.
In addition to charges of weapon trafficking, prohibited firearm possession, prohibited device possession, possession and distribution of instructions for manufacturing 3D printed firearms, the Saint-Joseph-du-Lac resident was also charged with the willful promotion of hatred for allegedly making “hateful comments against the Jewish community in a public forum on the social network, Telegram.”

Hate-motivated firearm

3D printers seized from a Saint-Joseph-du-Lac man in a June 13 RCMP raid. (credit: Royal Canadian Mounted Police)
3D printers seized from a Saint-Joseph-du-Lac man in a June 13 RCMP raid. (credit: Royal Canadian Mounted Police)
B’nai Brith Canada said on social media on Friday that it provided the RCMP with crucial information about Tribout’s alleged “hate-motivated conduct” that culminated in the operation. The Jewish organization clarified that Tribout was notorious for inciting violence against the Canadian Jewish community. 

“This landmark arrest underscores the critical importance of vigilance and proactive action in combating hate and violence,” said B’nai Brith. “Take back our streets! Take back our cities! Protect Canadian values!”