As stated by Inspector Chris McLellan, Acting District Commander, Northland:
Police acknowledge the 42 firearms owners who turned out yesterday, 17 July, in Waipu for the first rural buyback event in the country.
Provisional figures from the Waipu event saw 68 firearms and 122 parts and accessories handed in.
Inspector Chris McLellan says the event in the Northland township is the first of 21 events across the large district.
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