Surrender illegal firearms, get paid: Police Minister
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The Papua New Guinea national government has initiated a gun amnesty program, offering financial compensation to individuals who voluntarily surrender illegal firearms. The program, which includes a buyback scheme, is currently being implemented in the Jiwaka province to incentivize the removal of illicit weapons from circulation.
Under this initiative, the Police Minister has indicated that individuals who surrender their weapons during the amnesty period will be granted immunity for past crimes committed with those firearms. However, authorities have warned that those who fail to comply before the amnesty expires will face legal consequences for their possession of illegal guns.
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Post Courier (Surrender illegal firearms, get paid: Police Minister)Focuses on amnesty-based legal immunity and consequences for non-compliance.
Post Courier (Cash for Guns: Jiwaka launches buyback Amnesty)Focuses on provincial implementation and government funding for buyback incentives.
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