NSW Police Force has joined the National Firearms Amnesty aimed at reducing the number of unregistered and unwanted firearms in Australia.
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Deputy Commissioner Metropolitan Field Operations Jeff Loy said the amnesty provided an opportunity to register or give up an unregistered firearm without penalty.
“Unregistered and illegal firearms are a significant risk to our community, especially when they end up in the hands of criminals,” Deputy Commissioner Loy said.
“There are hefty penalties for possessing unregistered or prohibited firearms, however, amnesty arrangements provide protection from prosecution, so now is the time to dispose of them.”
Deputy Commissioner Regional NSW Field Operations Gary Worboys said gun theft was a major concern for NSW Police in regional areas.
Firearms and firearm-related items can be surrendered at approved drop-off points. Loaded firearms should not be taken into public places, including police stations.
Anyone with an unregistered firearm or firearm-related item in their possession has the chance to legally dispose, or register it without penalty between July 1 and September 30 this year.