Muan Police Operate Voluntary Reporting Period for Illegal Weapons

Significant Strengthening of Punishments for Illegal Firearm Possession... Urgent Call for Active Reporting

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[Muan＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Oh Hwan-joo] The Jeonnam Muan Police Station (Chief Yoon Hu-ui) announced on the 6th that, starting from the 1st, a 30-day voluntary surrender period for illegal weapons is being operated jointly with the Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of the Interior and Safety to prevent terrorism and crimes caused by illegal weapons.

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weapons include all illegal weapons such as firearms possessed without permission or whose possession permits have been revoked, explosives (gunpowder, explosives, live ammunition, shells, etc.), blades, spray devices, electronic shock devices, crossbows, and others.

If reported during this voluntary surrender 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 verification process for disqualifications.

The reporting method involves the individual or a proxy submitting the illegal weapons to a nearby police station (police station, district unit, or police box) or a military unit where a reporting office is established. If it is difficult to submit the illegal weapons within the reporting period due to unavoidable circumstances, prior reporting by phone or mail followed by submission of the actual items is also possible.

After the voluntary surrender period ends, a nationwide intensive crackdown on illegal weapons is planned for the following month, so all reports must be completed during this voluntary surrender period.

In particular, due to the amendment of the Firearms and Gunpowder Act (September 19, 2019), penalties for illegal manufacturing, sale, or possession of firearms have been strengthened (from imprisonment of up to 10 years or fines up to 20 million KRW → imprisonment of 3 to 15 years or fines between 30 million and 100 million KRW), so do not miss this opportunity and report without omission.

Also, if you discover someone possessing illegal weapons nearby, you can report to 112 or the nearest police station and receive a reward of up to 5 million KRW.

Muan=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Oh Hwan-joo ohj1358@asiae.co.kr

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