- Update on the National Firearms Amnesty 2024
The Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF), in collaboration with the government, is pleased to provide an update on the ongoing National Firearms Amnesty (NFA) 2024. Launched on March 1, 2024, the initiative has been progressing successfully, with 44 days remaining until its conclusion on May 31, 2024.
The NFA is designed to foster a safer environment across our multi-island nation by reducing the number of illegal firearms in circulation. To date, the program has successfully retrieved 8 illegal firearms and 209 rounds of ammunition from the community. This is a significant step towards our goal of removing illicit firearms from the streets and diminishing the potential for violent crime.
We wish to remind the public that the amnesty is a ‘No questions asked’ and ‘No prosecution’ initiative. Individuals are encouraged to voluntarily surrender any illegal firearms and ammunition in their possession without fear of prosecution or questioning. It is important to note that this is not a ‘buy back’ program, and no compensation will be offered for the surrendered weapons.
Firearms can be handed over to the nearest police station or to designated community leaders including ministers of religion, justices of the peace, parliamentarians, lawyers, or authorized firearms dealers.
The RSVGPF is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents and visitors to St. Vincent and the Grenadines. We are urging anyone in possession of an illegal firearm to take this opportunity to contribute to a safer community by participating in the amnesty.
We extend our gratitude to all who have participated thus far and encourage others to join these efforts in the coming days.
