A Total Of 423 Ilegal Firearms Were Handed Over To The Authorities During An Amnesty Period Declared By Defense Ministry

A total of 423 illegal firearms were handed over to the authorities during the Amnesty Period declared by Ministry Of Defense from 25th of April to 06th of May(yesterday)  according to Ministry Sources.

The majority of illegal firearms numbering over 100 were handed over in  Gampaha District (In Western Province) .

During the Amnesty Period which ended yesterday illegal weapons were handed over to the nearest District Secretary Offices,Divisional Secretariats and Police Stations the sources have stated.