N.L. Crown prosecutor charged with smuggling, prohibited weapon possession ^22.6%

CBC News - By Ariana Kelland - 6/24/2026, 5:45 PM

Negativity Bias 28.8% - Appeal to Authority 24.8% - Confirmation Bias 15%

The RCMP in Newfoundland and Labrador charged a provincial Crown prosecutor Wednesday after police seized a cache of firearms and prohibited weapons late last year. Lee Ballett, 38, is charged with unauthorized importing or exporting; two counts of unauthorized possession of a prohibited device; five counts of unauthorized possession of... more