Winnipeg police have wrapped up a unique gun amnesty program that netted hundreds of weapons and thousands of rounds of ammunition.
The “pixels for pistols” initiative wrapped up this week. It offered free cameras and gift cards in exchange for firearms and ammo. In a news release Tuesday, police say more than 1700 firearms and 13,000 bullets were turned in during the month of November.
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The program was sponsored by Henry’s Photo-Video-Digital and Panasonic.
“This is a perfect example of what can happen when you partner with the community. Thank you to Henry’s and Panasonic for their leadership in corporate caring and responsibility to the community,” Chief Devon Clunis is quoted in a news release.
Winnipeg mayor Sam Katz called it “the most successful voluntary firearms collection program in the City of Winnipeg’s history.”
The police say getting rid of the unwanted weapons this way, prevents them falling into the hands of criminals.
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