The Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Power has thanked residents who’ve chosen at hand over unlawful weapons even earlier than a nationwide amnesty is introduced.
“The RSVGPF encourages others who possess unlawful firearms at hand them over instantly. You’ll not be prosecuted,” the police stated in an announcement.
The authorities stated two individuals handed over 4 firearms and 40 rounds of ammunition.
They stated the firearms surrendered are a Glock 22-C pistol, a Glock 33 pistol, a.38 revolver and a 12-gauge shotgun
The ammunition was made up of 30 rounds of .9mm, seven rounds of .40mm, three spherical of .38mm and two magazines.
The police reminded residents that the utmost penalty for possessing an unlawful firearm and ammunition is seven years’ imprisonment or a effective of EC$20,000 or each within the Justice of the Peace’s court docket.
“Be additional suggested that this penalty could also be elevated by an Act of Parliament later in 2024.
“Play your half in decreasing crime and violence in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG). Collectively, we are able to make SVG safer and extra peaceable,” the police assertion added.
Police stated that there have been 54 confirmed homicides in 2023.
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