a minute agoNew Zealand invites citizens to surrender weapons: We Repay You
Periskopi(7 years ago)
(7 years ago)The law on the ban on semiautomatic weapons has entered into force in New Zealand, and the government has already to pay off owners who will surrender. Government data is that around 14,300 semiautomatic weapons must be delivered. Finance Minister Grant Ropertson announced that the 137m-euro fund has been earmarked as compensation [...]
Government data is that around 14,300 semiautomatic weapons must be delivered.
Finance Minister Grant Ropertson announced that the 137m-euro fund has been earmarked as compensation for those who hand over their weapons before December 20th.
After that date, anyone caught with forbidden weapons is in danger of up to five years in prison.
This law was initiated immediately after the attack on the Christchurch mosque, where 51 Muslim believers lost their lives.
