Firearms handed in to Police

Police have shared these images of some of the items given in at Torquay, Plymouth and Camborne as part of a national firearms surrender.

All ten police enquiry offices in Devon and Cornwall are taking part (see times below) until this Sunday (4th August).

Police say they would like the public to hand in any unwanted viable or deactivated firearms and also unwanted air or CO2 powered weapons, BB guns, replicas, ammunition and electrical stun weapons which are illegal in this country.

The surrender, organised by the National Ballistics Intelligence Service (NaBIS), gives people the chance to dispose of firearms or ammunition by simply taking them to a participating local police station and handing them over anonymously at the point of surrender. All firearms will be examined for evidence of criminality. The majority will be destroyed.

Michelle Mounsey, “Firearms and Explosives Licensing Manager for the Devon & Cornwall Police and Dorset Police Alliance said: “We want as many weapons as possible and would encourage people to hand them in.

“If you know where a weapon is being kept illegally, now is your chance to give up the gun, or tell us anonymously where it is. You will not be prosecuted and you could save a life.

“One weapon taken out of potential circulation is one less that can be used to harm or threaten our communities.”

If anyone is at all uncertain about transporting firearms or ammunition, they should email the force for advice.

Exeter: 8am – 6pm Monday to Saturday - Not open Sundays

Torquay: 8am – 6pm Monday to Saturday - Not open Sundays

Charles Cross, Plymouth: 8am – 6pm Monday to Saturday- Not open Sundays

Crownhill, Plymouth: 9am – 5pm  Monday to Friday. Not open Saturdays and Sundays. Closed for meal breaks 1.15pm – 2pm

Barnstaple: 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday. Not open Saturdays and Sundays. Closed for meal breaks 1.15pm – 2pm

Bodmin: 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday. Not open Saturdays and Sundays. Closed for meal breaks 1.15pm – 2pm

Camborne: 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday. Not open Saturdays and Sundays. Closed for meal breaks 1.15pm – 2pm

St Austell: 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday. Not open Saturdays and Sundays. Closed for meal breaks 1.15pm – 2pm

Truro: 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday. Not open Saturdays and Sundays. Closed for meal breaks 1.15pm – 2pm