Gun amnesty program nets dozens of weapons in Halton Region
Halton police have released details of its latest firearms amnesty program.
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The latest gun amnesty program by Halton Regional Police has collected quite a cache of weapons.
Some 62 firearms and assorted weapons were turned in during the month-long initiative.
Between April 1 and April 30, police received 21 rifles, 19 shotguns, seven handguns, nine BB or pellet guns, a silencer, a baton, a switchblade and nunchucks.
READ MORE: Hamilton, Halton police participate in April gun amnesty
Police say several thousands of rounds of ammunition were also turned in to police.
The amnesty program was part of a province-wide community safety campaign.
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