Male Arrested After 3D Printed Firearm Parts Located

A male youth is facing charges following an investigation into alleged online threats.

On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, members of the West Division Criminal Investigations Branch began an investigation after receiving information from multiple sources, including International external policing partners, alleging that a youth had made online comments about producing firearms with a 3D printer.

On Thursday, October 1, 2026, investigators with the West Division Criminal Investigations Branch with the assistance of the West Crime Team and E-Crimes unit, executed a search warrant at a residence in Pickering. As a result, various electronic devices, a 3D printer, and an incomplete polymer lower receiver for an Urutau, a 3D-printable semi-automatic firearm were located and seized.

A 16-year-old male from Pickering is charged with: Uttering Threats, and Manufacturing Firearm Parts.

He was held for a bail-hearing.

Anyone with cell phone, dash cam, surveillance footage or information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Arshad of the West Division Crime Team at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1905.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation.  These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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