Record haul of

By Kelly Yates
MORE than 1200 weapons are now in the hands of police after last month’s state-wide Firearms and Weapons Amnesty.
Cranbourne police station recorded one of the biggest hauls of weapons in the state, with two hand guns, 10 long arms, two imitation firearms and two-edged weapons surrendered to police.
Seven guns and a number of knives and swords were handed into police at the Narre Warren police station.
The month-long amnesty was launched on 1 October, giving people the opportunity to hand in any unwanted or illegal items without facing penalty.
Deputy Commissioner Ken Jones said police were extremely pleased with the results.
Mr Jones said although the official amnesty had finished, it was important to note that people could still hand any unlawful items into police without fear of prosecution.
“A majority of the items handed in during the amnesty belonged to people who decided they did not wish to have firearms or weapons in their house any more, but were previously unsure about how to hand them in as they feared prosecution,” Mr Jones said.
“By coming forward, it shows people are not only thinking about their safety but also the safety of the broader community.”