Police have paid almost $2 million dollars to gun owners for prohibited firearms after collection events across the country on Saturday. Eastern: 58 firearms owners were processed, handing in a total of 95 prohibited firearms and 122 parts and accessories. Central: 124 firearms owners were processed, handing in a total of 189 prohibited firearms and 351 parts and accessories. Wellington: 125 firearms owners were processed, handing in a total of 204 prohibited firearms and 532 parts and accessories. Tasman: 42 firearms owners were processed, handing in a total of 67 prohibited firearms and 166 parts and accessories.

Source: Stuff July 20, 2019 06:22 UTC