So, the police have already gotten 22 guns, and a promise of 5 more. But, 27 guns from 134 gangsters? The math doesn't seem right. We asked the COMPOL about it:
Jules Vasquez, reporter
"Sir, we know that these gangs they have arsenals and you are dealing with 134 alleged gangsters. Is it realistic to think that they will hand over their weapons? 2) Is this informal gun amnesty, because when you are in possession of a firearm it's a remandable offence?"
Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police
"Well I don't think Jules that I'm not going to be naive to think that they will surrender all they have, but getting 32 is a huge start. 32 guns off the streets is a big deal and while yes it may be a sort of an informal gun amnesty for them, but it also benefits us because they are surrendering their guns and they are not being paid for it. This is a part of them showing good faith. As I said before we are not going to babysit them. If they slip, they're gone."
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