House Arrest for Gun Smuggling Role | Edmonton News

Edmonton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

Emerson Wright, a first-time offender from Ontario, got sentenced to house arrest for his role in smuggling handguns into Canada — but his path to redemption is already underway. Part of the “Project Pistachio” ring that trafficked up to 150 guns, Wright was mainly tasked with storing weapons for cash and drugs, knowing full well he was aiding a criminal enterprise. While others faced harsher penalties, the judge recognized his rehabilitation efforts: sober, employed, and supported by family, he’s making real progress. His sentence? Two years less a day under house arrest, plus probation and…