By By Arthur Weinreb Mar 25, 2014 in Crime Toronto - The couple's van was searched at the Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls when they were returning from the United States with their two children. Guns and weapons were found and more were discovered after their Proton Station, Ontario home was searched. On March 16, a van was stopped and searched. Six handguns were found concealed in the vehicle as well as a seventh found on the adult male. In addition to the guns, two inert hand grenades, ammunition, over-capacity magazines and knives were also recovered. The discovery of the grenades forced the temporary closure of the Rainbow Bridge. Search warrants were executed at the couple's home, northwest of Toronto. Recovered in the search were 34 firearms including 20 handguns and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. Donald Earl Hare, 44, and Amanda Brent, 43, both of Proton Station, face 73 gun and weapons offences. Det. Sgt. Rob Didanieli The investigation is continuing and more charges may be laid. Hare and Brent are in custody and are scheduled to appear in a Toronto courtroom today. It is not known who is looking after their children. Donald Earl Hare, 44 Toronto Police Service Amanda Brent, 43 Toronto Police Service Toronto police issued a news release yesterday informing the public about a large seizure of illegal guns. The Toronto Police Service's Firearm Enforcement Unit received information that they then forwarded to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) at Niagara Falls, Ontario.On March 16, a van was stopped and searched. Six handguns were found concealed in the vehicle as well as a seventh found on the adult male. In addition to the guns, two inert hand grenades, ammunition, over-capacity magazines and knives were also recovered. The discovery of the grenades forced the temporary closure of the Rainbow Bridge.Search warrants were executed at the couple's home, northwest of Toronto. Recovered in the search were 34 firearms including 20 handguns and hundreds of rounds of ammunition.Donald Earl Hare, 44, and Amanda Brent, 43, both of Proton Station, face 73 gun and weapons offences.Det. Sgt. Rob Didanieli said , "These are gun smugglers and they sell them on the street. When guns are sold on the street, there will be collateral damage. Didanieli added that it is alleged Hare travelled to Florida about 15 to 20 times during the past two years where firearms can be obtained relatively easily. Police also say , five firearms alleged to have been brought into Canada by the couple have been used in crimes in Toronto and Peel Region. One of the guns is alleged to have been used in an attempted murder.The investigation is continuing and more charges may be laid. Hare and Brent are in custody and are scheduled to appear in a Toronto courtroom today. It is not known who is looking after their children. More about firearms smuggling, illegal guns, illegal weapons, donald earle hare, amanda brent More news from firearms smuggling illegal guns illegal weapons donald earle hare amanda brent