The Ministry of National Security and the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force are preparing to introduce a national amnesty for holders of illegal/ illicit firearms and ammunition.
Superintendent of Police, Junior Simmons says stricter measures will also be instituted to deal with holders of illegal firearms.
Two persons have so far handed over 4 illegal firearms and 40 rounds of ammunition to the police.
The maximum penalty for possessing an illegal firearm and ammunition is 7 years imprisonment or a fine of twenty thousand dollars, or both.
