KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, CMC – The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Drive (RSVGPF) has thanked residents who’ve chosen at hand over unlawful weapons even earlier than a nationwide amnesty is introduced.
“The RSVGPF thanks the residents who’ve chosen to give up their unlawful firearms, even earlier than the amnesty commences. The RSVGPF encourages others who possess unlawful firearms at hand them over instantly. You’ll not be prosecuted,” the police mentioned in an announcement.
The authorities mentioned two folks handed over 4 firearms and 40 rounds of ammunition. They mentioned the weapons surrendered have been one Glock 22-C pistol, one Glock 33 Pistol, one .38 Revolver, and one 12 gauge shotgun.
The ammunition comprised 30 rounds of .9mm, seven rounds of .40mm, three rounds 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 advantageous of EC$20,000 (One EC greenback=US$0.37 cents) 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 lowering 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 mentioned that there have been 54 confirmed homicides in SVG in 2023.
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