Time is running out to hand in any prohibited firearm or part for buy-back or amnesty, police say, with collection events in Timaru on Tuesday and Wednesday. With less than 50 days to go, from December 21 it will be illegal to possess any prohibited firearms or parts. Police are encouraging those still in possession of items to attend the latest collection events in Timaru this week. In a written statement, police advised, "Hand yours in to receive payment, to keep your firearms licence and to avoid prosecution. "If you are handing in firearms or parts for amnesty, you can do so anonymously – no questions asked.

Source: Stuff November 05, 2019 03:22 UTC