Residents on the island of Anguilla have been given two weeks to turn in any illegal guns and ammunition they have as the Caribbean island attempts to turn the tide in the fight against crime.
Anguilla in recent times has seen an increase in gun violence due to the presence of illegal firearms.
In response to the rise in gun-related crime, the Governor, the Government of Anguilla and the Royal Anguilla Police Force are today launching the “Stop the Guns” campaign.
For two weeks from Monday, January 29 to Sunday, February 11, 2024, people are urged to hand in any illegal guns or ammunition to the Valley Police Station – day or night.
There will be a locked box in the police station reception.
A statement says no questions will be asked and no person handing in weapons or ammunition during that time will be prosecuted for illegal possession of those weapons or possession of ammunition under a “Gun Amnesty Law” signed by the Governor.
After February 12, 2024, the full force of the law including mandatory prison sentences will be enforced on those caught with guns or ammunition.
