Canadian intelligence officers visited a Quebec firearms maker after its sniper rifles were found in Russia.

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service met with Cadex Defence about Russia's efforts to avoid sanctions.

The meeting happened after Global News reported that Cadex rifles were for sale in Moscow and used by Russian snipers.

Some Canadian-made guns were captured from Ukrainian forces, while others looked new and still had tags.

Sanctions ban the export of weapons to Russia due to President Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

Cadex supplies military and law enforcement agencies worldwide and did not export to Russia.

CSIS works with manufacturers to prevent Russia from getting Canadian goods.

Canadian companies can now better check their customers due to increased awareness of illicit activities.

CSIS reported that Russia is trying to get controlled technology from the West, including Canada.

Russia needs materials to support its war against Ukraine and sustain its military-industrial complex.

Russia sought to buy Canadian technology like microelectronics and precision firearms.

CSIS helped Canadian companies identify how their goods were being sent to Russia.

Cadex's president confirmed that CSIS met with his company to discuss the matter.

CSIS verified that Cadex did everything correctly and offered assistance.

CSIS shared knowledge with people who had security clearance to help them be more aware.

Cadex received advice from CSIS, but it's confidential.

CSIS told Cadex to keep a low profile on the methods they proposed.

Cadex already had good systems in place, but CSIS' advice will help them improve.

Russia can disturb a country's economy if it wants to, and it has many ways to do so.

Cadex's systems were already good, but now they will get even better.

Russia has faced sanctions since it invaded Ukraine.

Despite sanctions, American, European, and Canadian firearms have appeared in Russia.

A U.S. court convicted an Italian for shipping ammunition to Russia via Kyrgyzstan.

A Moscow gun retailer sells Cadex rifles, which are listed as 'in stock'.

Russian snipers have been seen using Cadex rifles in photos and videos on social media.

Foreign Minister Anita Anand looked into the matter after Global News reported on it.

The government has not released documents related to the probe despite a request.

A spokesperson did not answer questions about the results of Anand's review.

There have been no direct exports of arms from Canada to Russia since 2015.

Canada is aware that weapons sold to Ukraine could be taken by the Russian military.

For more information, contact Stewart.Bell@globalnews.ca

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