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| Gun hand-in nets mass weapon haul | Gun hand-in nets mass weapon haul |
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| Hundreds of illegal firearms have been handed in to police stations during a month-long campaign to get weapons off the streets in Greater Manchester. | Hundreds of illegal firearms have been handed in to police stations during a month-long campaign to get weapons off the streets in Greater Manchester. |
| During the operation a total of 430 weapons were handed in along with more than 2,500 rounds of ammunition. | During the operation a total of 430 weapons were handed in along with more than 2,500 rounds of ammunition. |
| The haul included 264 air weapons, BB guns and replica guns. A crossbow was also handed in to a police station. | The haul included 264 air weapons, BB guns and replica guns. A crossbow was also handed in to a police station. |
| The initiative was launched after the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Jessie James from Moss Side in September. | The initiative was launched after the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Jessie James from Moss Side in September. |
| Apart from weapons of historic interest or those believed to have been used in crimes, the rest will be destroyed. | Apart from weapons of historic interest or those believed to have been used in crimes, the rest will be destroyed. |
| Although Greater Manchester Police allowed people to deliver guns with complete anonymity, the hand-in did not give immunity to those with a gun that had been used in a crime. | Although Greater Manchester Police allowed people to deliver guns with complete anonymity, the hand-in did not give immunity to those with a gun that had been used in a crime. |
| Assistant Chief Constable Dave Jones said: "We are really pleased with the response to this campaign. | Assistant Chief Constable Dave Jones said: "We are really pleased with the response to this campaign. |
| "We've had over 400 handed in, which has taken over 400 guns off our streets and made them a safer place to be. | "We've had over 400 handed in, which has taken over 400 guns off our streets and made them a safer place to be. |
| "The public have been given plenty of time to get rid of any illegal weapons they have without fear of prosecution and we are very grateful for the response of the law-abiding majority." | "The public have been given plenty of time to get rid of any illegal weapons they have without fear of prosecution and we are very grateful for the response of the law-abiding majority." |
| Anyone found in illegal possession of a gun or ammunition faces prosecution, fines and up to 10 years in jail. | Anyone found in illegal possession of a gun or ammunition faces prosecution, fines and up to 10 years in jail. |