News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Thursday, June 21, 2018     Gun Amnesty: June 1 - 30, 2018 The Winnipeg Police Service in conjunction with all Manitoba Police Services continues to encourage citizens in Manitoba to voluntarily turn in all types of weapons, including pellet guns and ammunition, as part of the 2018 Manitoba Gun Amnesty initiative.     Citizens interested in having unwanted, unregistered, or illegal firearms or ammunition safely and legally removed from their homes are asked to call the local police service's non-emergency number. You will be asked to provide some information about the item and officers will arrange a pickup time. Items will be safely disposed of. Citizens are asked not to attend police stations in person with the firearms or ammunition for everyone's safety.     Charges will not be laid against individuals unless it is established that the weapon being turned in was used to commit a crime or was stolen.     Citizens are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to dispose of unwanted firearms and ammunition, ensuring that these weapons will not fall into the wrong hands.  For further information contact either:    Constable Rob Carver, Public Information Officer    Constable Jay Murray, Public Information Officer    Constable Tammy Skrabek, Public Information Officer    Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs        Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe.        Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.