Jeju Police Agency Operates 'Voluntary Illegal Weapon Reporting Period'... 139 Items Collected

Published 02 May.2022 14:52(KST)

[Jeju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Jeongpil] Jeju Police Agency (Chief Go Gi-cheol) announced on the 2nd that a total of 139 illegal weapons, including one muzzle-loading gun, one replica firearm, and 137 shotgun shells, were collected as a result of operating a 'Voluntary Surrender Period for Illegal Weapons' for one month starting last month.

Jeju Police plan to conduct intensive crackdowns throughout May to maximize the collection of illegal weapons in order to completely alleviate the anxiety of residents in the province following the voluntary surrender period.

The crackdown targets illegal manufacturing, sale, possession, and use of firearms and explosives, as well as posting and distribution of firearm and explosive manufacturing methods on the internet.

This intensive crackdown is an extension of the voluntary surrender period for illegal weapons operated last month. While those who reported illegal weapons during the voluntary surrender period are generally exempt from punishment, possession of illegal weapons detected during this crackdown may result in imprisonment from 3 to 15 years or a fine ranging from 30 million to 100 million KRW.

During the crackdown period, Jeju Police plan to strengthen intelligence gathering by extensively contacting related parties such as firearm shops, shooting organizations, and local residents, as well as collaborating with related agencies.

In particular, they will continuously monitor posts on the internet about firearm and explosive manufacturing methods and work with the Korea Communications Standards Commission to block and delete such posts.

A Jeju Police official said, "If you find someone possessing illegal weapons nearby, please report immediately to 112 or the nearest police station."