UPDATE:

As the RCIPS continues in its efforts to encourage persons to relinquish their unlicensed firearms, two more firearms were handed in this past weekend.  A pistol and a rifle along with an amount of ammunition were handed into police via a trusted third party, as part of the 2024 RCIPS Gun Amnesty campaign.   

The RCIPS announced last week that due to the disruption caused by hurricane Beryl, the Gun Amnesty has been extended to Sunday 11 August.  Until this date, persons will be able to hand in all illegal guns, gun components and ammunition without fear of prosecution, no questions asked.

“It’s heartening to see more firearms brought in this past weekend”, says Chief Superintendent Brad Ebanks.  “Let’s keep the momentum, as we still have a long way to go to rid our communities of the high number of firearms. The extension is evidence that we want to give persons every opportunity to take advantage of the Gun Amnesty”.  

Four options have been provided to the public in order to surrender guns, ammunition and any other weapons including drop off, pick-up, via a trusted party and via crime stoppers. Further information on how to hand in firearms are provided on the RCIPS website. You may also call 1-345-936-8026 to make arrangements for handing in guns, ammunition and other weapons or to find out more.

Visit our social media pages at @rcips_cayman on Instagram, Royal Cayman Islands Police Service on Facebook for updates on the National Gun Amnesty.  

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UPDATE (25 July):

The RCIPS is currently in its fourth week of the National Gun Amnesty which began on the 1st July, 2024.  So far, two firearms along with a significant amount of ammunition and two spear guns with additional spears have been handed into police.

Due to the disruption caused by the passing of Hurricane Beryl, the RCIPS is extending the Gun Amnesty until Sunday 11 August.  Until this date, persons will be able to hand in all illegal guns, gun components and ammunition without fear of prosecution, no questions asked.

“We are grateful that members of the community have been taking advantage of the gun amnesty, however, we know that there are at least 90 illegal guns that remain a danger to our communities and have disrupted the lives of our citizens”, says Chief Superintendent Brad Ebanks. “We hope that for the remainder of the amnesty we see those 90 firearms come off our streets.  This amnesty is a safe and sure way to do the right thing.  Take advantage of the gun amnesty and turn in illegal guns and ammunition, using one of the four options provided. I would also like to address those persons who know someone who is in possession of an illegal firearm. You too have a role to play.  Do the right thing and help us reduce the number of illegal firearms in the community.  Say no to guns. Say no to violence. Make the Cayman Islands Safer.” 

Four options have been provided to the public in order to surrender guns, ammunition and any other weapons including drop off, pick-up, via a trusted party and via crime stoppers. Further information on how to hand in firearms are provided on the RCIPS website. You may also call 1-345-936-8026 to make arrangements for handing in guns, ammunition and other weapons or to find out more.

Visit our social media pages at @rcips_cayman on Instagram, Royal Cayman Islands Police Service on Facebook and @policing_cayman on X for frequent updates on the National Gun Amnesty.  

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16 July:

The RCIPS is currently halfway through the period of the National Gun Amnesty which began on the 1st July.  To Date, there has been one firearm surrendered during the amnesty, as well as a significant amount of ammunition.

The RCIPS continues to encourage the community take advantage of the Gun Amnesty by turning in all illegal guns, gun component and ammunition during the month of July without fear of prosecution, no questions asked.

Four options have been provided to the public in order to surrender guns, ammunition and any other weapons including drop off, pick-up, via a trusted party, via crime stoppers. Further information on how to hand in firearms are provided on the RCIPS website. You may also call 1-345-936-8026 to make arrangements for handing in guns, ammunition and other weapons or to find out more.

Visit our social media pages at @rcips_cayman on Instagram, Royal Cayman Islands Police Service on Facebook and @policing_cayman on X for frequent updates on the National Gun Amnesty.

Help us in our journey of ensuring that our communities are free from gun and violent crimes. Say no to guns, say no to violence and make the Cayman Islands Safer.

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