Two prohibited firearms collection events in Hamilton this weekend

Police will be holding two prohibited firearms and parts collection events in Hamilton this weekend.

They will be held on Friday 11 October and Saturday 12 October at the Old Hamilton East Police Station at 160 Grey Street.

On Friday the event will be from 1pm-7pm, and Saturday from 9am-4pm.

The amnesty and buy-back ends on 20 December 2019 and people will only be eligible for compensation if they surrender their firearms during that period.

Police are encouraging people to hand in their firearms now before it’s too late.

/NZ Police Public Release. View in full here.