Guns handed into police during amnesty

Wednesday, November 5th, 2014 12:00am

Six guns have been handed into Castletown Police Station as part of a firearms and weapons amnesty.

The three pistols and three shotguns were brought in earlier this week - other drop off points include Police Headquarters, Ramsey and Peel.

Police are running the amnesty throughout November as a way of allowing people to get rid of unlicensed or unregistered items without repercussions.

PC Mark Dimsdale works for the firearms unit - he says the items will be destroyed:

More from Isle of Man News

Firearms committee looking for members

A committee which looks at issues surrounding firearms on Island is looking for new members.
Tributes paid to Home Affairs Minister

The Speaker of the House of Keys has paid tribute to Bill Malarkey, who died earlier this week.
MHK to query hospital infection figures

How many patients have caught infections at Noble's Hospital?
New children's day care centre for Onchan?

Could a new children's day care centre be coming to Onchan?
New technology for Diabetes sufferers, available on prescription

Life changing technology for people with Type 1 diabetes will become available on prescription.
Four arrested following fight in Douglas

Four people have been arrested following a fight in the Island's capital last night.
Sailings cancelled as Storm Ellen approaches

Sailings have been cancelled as the Island braces itself for Storm Ellen.
Home Affairs Minister Bill Malarkey dies

The Island's Home Affairs Minister Bill Malarkey has died.