Hundreds of guns handed in during two-week surrender

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A replica pistol which was handed in

A two-week firearms surrender saw 243 guns handed in.

Between 13 and 26 November, people were given the opportunity to surrender their guns anonymously at police stations across Greater Manchester.

Among the haul of pistols, revolvers, shotguns and handguns handed in was a 1973 Colt Revolver, Black P.Beretta, Gardone Vt 1936-Xiv and 9MM Walther P38.

A large quantity of ammunition was also surrendered.

More guns were handed in during this surrender than the previous two carried out in 2016 (221) and 2014 (225).

Detective Chief Superintendent Mary Doyle said: “The surrender has been a great success and has seen 243 weapons taken off the streets, which is 243 fewer weapons that can cause harm and devastation within our communities.

“Although our surrender has finished, our fight against gun crime is far from over and we continue to focus our activity against those that use guns in their criminal activities.

“If you know somebody who has a gun, or is involved in firearms criminality, please tell us about it before another family is torn apart by a bullet.”

To report gun crime, contact Greater Manchester Police on 101 or 999 or crime in progress. Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Examples of guns handed in:

Colt 4.5 Pistol and Ammo
Colt Revolver 1973
Side by Side 12 Gauge Shotgun
Snipe 12 Gauge single barrel shotgun
Black P.Beretta
Gardone Vt 1936-Xiv
Beretta pistol .32 acp mod,
Bruni Mod 8MM Pistol
Small Mauser Handgun/pistol
Shotgun Miguel larranaga
9MM Walther P38