🔫 Cayman Islands gun amnesty yields fewer results than expected

During a recent six-week amnesty in the Cayman Islands, police collected four guns, 2,800 rounds of ammunition, one ballistic vest, two spearguns with additional spears, a flare gun, and one paintball gun. However, Chief Superintendent Brad Ebanks stated that the number of firearms handed in was "considerably less than we hoped for", given the known prevalence of illegal guns in the community. Despite the lower than expected turnout, the police praised those who participated for their bravery and contribution to making the streets safer. 🚔

The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) partnered with community members to ensure the amnesty was widely publicised. The initiative aimed to reduce gun violence and eradicate illegal guns from the Cayman Islands. Superintendent Ebanks thanked those who participated, stating their contribution showed a level of national pride and care for the country. He warned that the police would continue their efforts to locate illegal guns and prosecute those in possession of them. The penalty for the possession of an unlicensed gun has recently increased from a mandatory minimum of ten years in jail to 15 years, even if the gun has never been fired or used in a crime. 🏛️