🔫 Only one firearm surrendered halfway through National Gun Amnesty

The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) has reported that only a single firearm and a significant amount of ammunition have been surrendered halfway through the National Gun Amnesty. The amnesty, which runs from 1st to 31st July, allows residents to turn in illegal guns, gun components, and ammunition without fear of prosecution. The police continue to encourage community members to take advantage of this opportunity.👮‍♂️

Chief Superintendent Brad Ebanks expressed his concern about the rise in gun violence, stating that it has become a real issue after his 37 years of service in the RCIPS. He urged people to hand in illegal weapons, emphasizing that there is no future in gun violence. Ebanks noted that too many young locals have either fallen victim to gun violence or ended up in jail serving lengthy prison terms. The RCIPS has provided several options for the public to surrender guns, ammunition, and other weapons.🔫

Residents can find more information on how to hand in firearms on the RCIPS website or call a dedicated phone number to make arrangements for handing in guns, ammunition, and other weapons or to find out more. "Help us in our journey of ensuring that our communities are free from gun and violent crimes. Say no to guns, say no to violence and make the Cayman Islands safer," the police urged.🚨