Hamilton Police have revealed that a man wanted in connection with a fatal motorcycle crash in 2015 has been arrested in New York for allegedly smuggling stolen firearms into Canada.

Arrest Details

Faizan Ali, 25, was apprehended by New York State Police near Liberty, New York, along with two other men from Hamilton. The arrest took place on Thursday, according to authorities.

Discovery of Firearms

The FBI reported that during a search of the vehicle, an "unusually heavy suitcase" was found, allegedly containing 89 firearms. Among these, at least 17 were reported stolen.

Charges and Background

The suspects are accused of attempting to smuggle the stolen firearms into Canada. Ali was previously implicated in a fatal motorcycle accident that occurred in Hamilton in 2015.