{"id":27335,"date":"2013-03-22T15:03:54","date_gmt":"2013-03-22T05:03:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/?p=27335"},"modified":"2020-12-21T12:52:42","modified_gmt":"2020-12-21T02:52:42","slug":"amnesty-passes-halfway-mark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southburnett.com.au\/news2\/2013\/03\/22\/amnesty-passes-halfway-mark\/","title":{"rendered":"Amnesty Passes Halfway Mark"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Some of the weapons that have been handed in to police since the beginning of the firearms amnesty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

March 22, 2013<\/strong><\/p>\n

Police Minister Jack Dempsey is urging Queenslanders who have any illegal firearms to take advantage of the three-month gun amnesty currently in place.<\/p>\n

Mr Dempsey said the amnesty, which ends on April 30, had collected more than 3500 firearms despite only having just passed the halfway mark.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe current response to the amnesty has been pleasing but we want to ensure those trying to comply with the law take advantage of the reprieve,\u201d Mr Dempsey said.<\/p>\n

\u201cTime is running out for those who may, for one reason or another, have an illegal firearm to surrender or register their weapon.<\/p>\n

\u201cOf the weapons handed in, almost 700 have been surrendered for destruction, with the remaining firearms registered.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mr Dempsey said the amnesty started on February 1 in conjunction with tough new firearms laws.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe new laws send a clear message that trafficking, supply, unlawful possession and use of illegal firearms is not tolerated in Queensland,\u201d Mr Dempsey said.<\/p>\n

\u201cQueenslanders can be assured that those caught using firearms illegally will feel the full force of the law.\u201d<\/p>\n

The new firearms laws will include:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • An offender convicted of trafficking illegal firearms will serve a mandatory minimum term of five years in custody<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    • An offender convicted of supplying illegal firearms will serve a mandatory minimum term of three years in custody<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      • An offender convicted of possessing an illegal firearm that is used in the commission of an indictable offence will serve a mandatory minimum term of 18 months in custody<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        • An offender who unlawfully possesses an illegal firearm for the purpose of committing or facilitating the commission of an indictable offence will serve a mandatory minimum term of one year in custody<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          • An offender convicted of possessing an illegal firearm in a public place will serve a mandatory minimum term of one year in custody.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Queensland Police Firearms and Weapons Amnesty Project Manager Inspector Peter Assfalg said of those weapons handed in 46 were being held for safe keeping while licences were being processed.<\/p>\n

            \u201cWe are averaging about 65 firearms a day, which is consistent with the 2004 Firearms Amnesty,\u201d Inspector Assfalg said.<\/p>\n

            A Firearm Amnesty Information Line has been established to assist with amnesty inquiries at 1300-833-548.<\/strong><\/p>\n

            The number is operational Monday to Friday from 10:00am to 6:00pm until April 30.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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