Police Stop Illegal Guns

May 9, 2026, 17:59
CanadaInternational

Introduction

Police in New York arrested three men. The men tried to take guns into Canada.

Main Body

Police stopped a car on a road. They found 89 guns in the car. Some guns were stolen. One man is from Pakistan. Two men are from Canada. One man is also from the USA and Jordan. The men broke the law. They moved stolen guns. They did not have licenses for the guns. These men can go to prison for 35 years. One man can stay in prison for 15 more years.

Conclusion

Three men may go to prison for a long time because they had 89 illegal guns.

Learning

🌍 Talking about Origins

Look at how we describe where people come from:

  • One man is from Pakistan.
  • Two men are from Canada.

The Pattern: Person + is/are + from + Place

Quick Guide:

  • Use is for 1 person (One man is...)
  • Use are for 2+ people (Two men are...)

âŗ Future Possibilities

When we aren't 100% sure, or we talk about a possible future, we use may or can:

  • These men can go to prison →\rightarrow It is possible.
  • Three men may go to prison →\rightarrow It is likely/possible.

Note: After can or may, use the simple action word (go, stay, eat, sleep) without adding "to" or "ing".

Vocabulary Learning

police (n.)
A group of people who enforce laws and maintain order.
Example:The police arrived quickly after the report.
arrested (v.)
To take someone into custody because of a crime.
Example:The police arrested the three men.
guns (n.)
Firearms used for shooting.
Example:They found 89 guns in the car.
Canada (n.)
A country in North America.
Example:The men tried to take guns into Canada.
car (n.)
A vehicle that people drive.
Example:Police stopped a car on a road.
road (n.)
A path for vehicles to travel.
Example:Police stopped a car on a road.
found (v.)
To discover something.
Example:They found 89 guns in the car.
stolen (adj.)
Taken illegally from someone.
Example:Some guns were stolen.
law (n.)
A rule that people must follow.
Example:The men broke the law.
prison (n.)
A place where criminals are kept.
Example:These men can go to prison for 35 years.
years (n.)
Units of time, each having 12 months.
Example:These men can go to prison for 35 years.
illegal (adj.)
Not allowed by law.
Example:Three men may go to prison for a long time because they had 89 illegal guns.