Nearly 200 weapons, firearms surrendered in Halton amnesty initiative

A firearms and weapons amnesty organized by Halton police has led to over 100 unwanted or illegal items being surrendered since the program began in June.

The police service began the amnesty as an opportunity for people or businesses in the Halton region to surrender weapons and firearms without the repercussions of criminal charges.

Officers detailed the success of the initiative thus far in a press conference Monday morning and to display some of the items taken off of the street.

To date, just under 200 firearms and weapons have been turned in, along with over 550 pounds of ammunition and 22 magazines.

The amnesty will continue to run indefinitely and anyone in possession of unwanted or unlawfully owned firearms, ammunition, and/or weapons is encouraged to continue to make use of the program.

In addition to traditional firearms and weapons, any weapon that may pose a threat to public safety can be turned in, including pepper spray, imitation firearms and air guns, cross bows and batons, among others.

A full list of items accepted to the amnesty can be found on the Halton police website.

Those interested in surrendering firearms, weapons and/or ammunition as part of this amnesty should visit the Halton police amnesty webpage and complete the online appointment request form.

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