The government’s national gun amnesty program, launched on April 7, has resulted in a single firearm being surrendered so far.
This initiative is designed to improve public safety by removing illegal weapons and ammunition from circulation in Antigua and Barbuda.
In an interview with Observer media, Attorney General and Minister for Public Safety Sir Steadroy Benjamin shared the reasoning behind the program.
He mentioned that law enforcement authorities had recommended the need for an additional gun amnesty due to concerns over the number of firearms in the community.
Expressing optimism about the program’s initial phase, he noted that one firearm was turned in on the very first day of the amnesty.
This program allows individuals with unlicensed firearms to hand them over to the authorities without facing any legal consequences. Officials are hopeful that more guns will be surrendered in the days ahead.
So they say …..
My question is…where are these guns coming from in the first place?
Good start. Last amnesty only two were collected. We making progress
Well. I don’t know what to say. I guess this is just a bad criminal. He is not good at it. But nevertheless, I commend him for his compliance
Taking guns that are going to end back up on the streets because of these police y’all have. But oop i’m not talking to much….
Last amnesty two we collected. So far one. Those were three brave moves. People don’t trust the police. No surprise here.
One gun off the streets could save a life. That’s a start, these programs take time. Let’s not discourage progress just because it’s slow.
So… crime solved now? that’s what they want us to believe? chupzz
Is there a hotline or a drop box or something? People might not want to walk in and be seen surrendering a firearm. Asking for a friend by the way.
I’m sure they made up that news to see if anyone would be encouraged to hand in their weapons, but I’m sure no one will go.
Hopefully more people come forward before the end of the program on the 30th