RCIPS extends amnesty after two guns handed in
CNS: The National Gun Amnesty, which began on 1 July and was due to end on 31 July, has been extended until Sunday, 11 August. In the first three weeks of the amnesty, just two firearms have been handed in, but the police say they have also received a “significant amount of ammunition”, as well as two spearguns with additional spears, which are illegal to use without a licence and illegal to import.
The RCIPS said that due to the disruption caused by the passing of Hurricane Beryl, it is extending the gun amnesty by a week and a half. This means that people can hand in all illegal guns, gun components and ammunition without fear of prosecution, no questions asked, until the end of 11 August.
“We are grateful that members of the community have been taking advantage of the gun amnesty,” said Chief Superintendent Brad Ebanks. “However, we know that there are at least 90 illegal guns that remain a danger to our communities and have disrupted the lives of our citizens. We hope that for the remainder of the amnesty, we see those 90 firearms come off our streets. This amnesty is a safe and sure way to do the right thing.”
Urging people to take advantage of the gun amnesty and turn in illegal guns and ammunition, he said, “I would also like to address those persons who know someone who is in possession of an illegal firearm. You, too, have a role to play. Do the right thing and help us reduce the number of illegal firearms in the community. Say no to guns. Say no to violence. Make the Cayman Islands Safer.”
Members of the community, such as the Cayman Ministers Association, elected members and community leaders, have agreed to be points of contact for people wishing to hand in a gun without any direct contact with the police. This has enabled the RCIPS to offer several ways of handing in guns or directing police to where they may find a weapon.
Option 1: People can drop off guns or ammunition at any police station. Properly packaged guns may be placed in drop boxes at the West Bay, Bodden Town, and Little Cayman stations. There are no drop boxes at the George Town, Cayman Brac, or East End Police Stations, so anyone wanting to drop them off at those stations should call 936-8026 to make drop-off arrangements.
Option 2: Hand the weapon or ammunition to a trusted party from a list of people, including pastors, MPs and community leaders. The list is on the RCIPS website and posted below. These third parties will then arrange for the gun to be immediately handed over to the police.
Option 3: Information can be provided via Cayman Crime Stoppers. Individuals can submit a tip about the location of a gun to the CCS website or by downloading the Cayman Crime Stoppers app. This information will be passed on to the police, who will collect the weapon.
Option 4: People can arrange for the collection of a gun by calling 936-8026, any police station, or by contacting a police officer that they know and trust.
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Cayman Islands place where corruption is rife and injustice is common place !Where law enforcement is neither trusted nor respect by the populace.
The rozzers ‘lost’ $30mill of cocaine from their ‘secure’ police station. Doubt I would trust them to look after bang sticks.
I’d wager that the two they got so far are already back out for sale.
Were you in Lock Stock?
What about 3D graphics, CAD, and print slicer software, where do we surrender that?
Id love to see them. lol rust and barnicle covered
Will they give them back if there is a Zombie apocalypse?
Like asking turkeys to vote for thanksgiving
Better than nothing, I guess
Rotary in 1980s organized a (first in Cayman) gun amnesty that resulted in 35 guns being given up.
It was a very well planned and executed event, at a time when there were very guns on Island.
Why not turn to those who organized that event to get some input..?
2 guns…? What have you got to lose.?
Read Sir Alden argument he is dead right about it not being secure actually had a friend leave his weapon and a large quantity of ammunition for safe keeping when the friend tried to retrieve it they could not find it when they did recover it everything was stolen or “Misplaced” including nearly 200 hundred rounds ammunition and several other items when he raised concerns about the missing items the bureaucracy lies and blame game started they finally admitted the items were gone with no one responsible for the theft of the gun accessories.He now has to take legal action against the RCIPS for the missing Rounds and item. friend made a complaint to waste of time ombudsman office who came out with time limit excuses and did not follow procedures which was pure horse Shit when he Infact did everything proper in they had even checked. Sad when Corruption is so terrible you can’t even trust the police to hold firearms safely from their own .That makes me feel all warm and Fuzzy to know where exactly these 2 turn in firearms and ammunition will end up . The Hon speaker Alden Mclaughlin has right to be concern and has rightly stated his concerns Kudos to him for standing up . Another legal case for the AG to mitigate and corruption to cover up .
“Just two” is how you worded this article?
Newsflash. It only takes one gunman with one gun to shoot someone and possibly killing or maiming them.
Getting two guns is a positive accomplishment especially when evaluating it on a cost benefit basis since it didn’t cost anything to get these guns turned in.
I rejoice.
we are saved…thank you rcips!
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