Gun Amnesty Month is over and the RCMP are hailing it a success, after more than 1,500 weapons were turned in to police throughout the month of June.
According to B.C. RCMP, police departments across the province recovered 1,429 firearms during the 30-day campaign.
"The public's response and participation in the amnesty was overwhelmingly successful," said Deputy Commissioner Craig Callens, commanding officer of the B.C. RCMP. "Based on the total number of weapons turned in to RCMP, it really showcases how many people have embraced this program. We were able to reach small rural communities such as Tumbler Ridge in northern BC with six firearms turned in and the largest community the RCMP polices, namely Surrey, who had 237 guns turned in."
In Burnaby, there were 49 firearms turned in to the RCMP, including 30 rifles and 12 shotguns, said Staff Sgt. Deron Brown.
