Canterbury firearms owners have handed in 224 prohibited firearms today at New Zealand's first local collection event at Riccarton Racecourse.
169 firearms owners were processed today, handing in a total of 224 prohibited firearms and 217 parts and accessories.
The amount compensated to firearms owners is a total of $433,682.
Half a dozen firearms were also handed in to Police under the amnesty.
Acting Canterbury District Commander Mike Johnson says:
"Canterbury firearms owners' attitude towards this process has been outstanding.
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