Collection event for prohibited firearms start on Friday

A prohibited firearms collection event for buy-back and amnesty will be held from 9am-1pm on 19, 20 and 21 July in Ohope Hall, Bluett Rd, Ohope.

Police is supporting firearms owners to hand-in either prohibited firearms or firearms under the amnesty at a local collection event as part of the Arms (Prohibited Firearms, Parts and Magazines) Amendment Act 2019.

“We want to ensure these changes are as accessible and easy to navigate as possible,” says Andy McGregor, Bay of Plenty District Commander.

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