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Section 351 — Criminal Code: Possession of break-in instrument

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Every person who, without lawful excuse, has in their possession any instrument suitable for the purpose of breaking into any place, motor vehicle, vault or safe knowing that the instrument has been used or is intended to be used for that purpose, is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years; or is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction. Every person who, with intent to commit an indictable offence, has their face masked or coloured or is otherwise disguised is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term of not more than 10 years; or an offence punishable on summary conviction.

Official source: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca

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