Durante King-McLean, the 26-year-old Canadian man charged with involvement in the nation’s largest gold heist, pleads guilty to U.S. gun smuggling charges. In a courtroom in Pennsylvania, he admits to conspiring in the illegal trafficking of firearms, a conviction that could result in 15 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
King-McLean’s plea follows his alleged role in the stunning theft of approximately $24 million in gold bars and cash from Pearson International Airport in April 2023. Authorities recovered more than 65 handguns concealed in his rental car after he attempted to evade police in September 2023, raising serious concerns about the firearms’ potential use in violent crimes.
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