Primrose police urge residents to hand over unwanted and illegal firearms

The firearm amnesty period opened in December 2019 and is running until May 2020.

During this period the community is urged to hand over illegal and unwanted firearms to their nearest police station.

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“We urge our residents to surrender all illegal and/or unwanted firearms, firearm parts and/or ammunition without fear of being prosecuted,” said Sgt Styles Maome, communications officer for the Primrose police.

“Individuals and/or institutions in possession of firearms without a legitimate licence, permits or authorisation are also welcome to hand over their firearms in this period.

“We also welcome those who need to surrender firearm parts (slide, bolt or breech-block) without a licensed firearm capable of bearing that part.

“Those in possession of illegally imported firearms and those who are declared unfit to possess a firearm and have failed to surrender their firearms and ammunition should also use this opportunity to hand in the firearms in their possession.”

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Maome reminded the community that carrying a firearm without a valid licence is an arrestable offence.

“We appeal to the community to take advantage of the amnesty period,” said Maome.

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