Gwangju Police Operate Voluntary Reporting Period for Illegal Weapons Throughout September

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Gwangju Metropolitan Police Agency (Chief Kim Jooncheol) announced on the 31st that it will operate a voluntary reporting period for illegal weapons throughout September to prevent potential terrorism and crimes caused by various illegal weapons.

The targets include all illegal weapons such as firearms possessed without permission or whose possession permits have been revoked, explosives (bombs, gunpowder, live ammunition, shells, etc.), blades, spray devices, electronic shock devices, crossbows, and others.

If reported during the voluntary reporting period, criminal and administrative liabilities will, in principle, be exempted, and if the individual wishes to possess the weapon, permission will be granted after a disqualification check process.

To report, the individual or a proxy can submit the illegal weapons to the nearest police station, police substation, or police box, or to military units where reporting offices are installed.

In special circumstances, reporting can be done by phone or mail first, followed by submission of the actual item. For those who have difficulty visiting police stations, such as persons with disabilities, police officers will visit the site directly to receive the items for convenience.

The Gwangju Police Agency plans to conduct intensive crackdowns on illegal weapons for one month in October after the voluntary reporting period ends.

A Gwangju Police Agency official said, “Illegal manufacturing, selling, or possession of firearms can result in imprisonment from 3 to 15 years or fines ranging from 30 million to 100 million won,” and added, “Please do not miss this opportunity and report without omission.”

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