Over 110 firearms were handed into police as part of the Firearms and Weapons Surrender programme.
The bi-annual scheme is to encourage members of the public to hand in any unlicensed firearms, ammunition and other weapons without facing prosecution.
Officers say 112 firearms, 89 knives/swords and 15,000 rounds of ammunition were seized.
Chief Inspector Danny Rotchell says this surrender ensures the Island remains a safe place to be.
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