Firearms amnesty nets 50 weapons

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A FIREARMS amnesty across Cheshire resulted in almost 50 illegal weapons being handed in to police – five of them in Warrington.
Police are pleased with the results of the amnesty, which began on November 20 and ended on December 5.
It was part of a national initiative which provided people with the opportunity to hand in their unwanted or illegally held weapons without fear of prosecution.
Superintendent Bev Raistrick said: “Gun crime in Cheshire is rare, and this amnesty was just one of a number of measures that we are taking to help to keep it low and further reduce crime.
“There are many reasons why people may possess an illegal weapon, and this amnesty was simply another way of ensuring some of these weapons were removed from our streets before they were used for criminal activities.
“As a result there are now 46 fewer illegal weapons on the streets of Cheshire, which means that there are now 46 less opportunities for them to get into the wrong hands and be used for criminal activities.
Weapons handed in during the amnesty period ranged from air rifles to air pistols. Anyone who still holds an unwanted or illegally held firearms is encouraged to hand it in, and it will be dealt with.
Further details surrounding the law on guns can be found on the Cheshire Police website and anyone who is concerned about illegal weapons in their local community is urged to contact Cheshire Police on 101. Alternatively information can be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


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