DYFED-POWYS Police is holding an amnesty for people to hand in unwanted guns and ammunition.

Until 26 November, people surrendering items will not face prosecution for the illegal possession upon surrender and can remain anonymous.

Deputy chief constable Darren Davies said: “We are fortunate that gun crime is not something we often deal with in Dyfed-Powys Police. However, guns and ammunition don’t recognise borders. As well as taking them off our streets we also want to stop local weapons travelling in to neighbouring communities.

“The national fight against gun crime is stronger than ever and we are working with partners and our local communities to safeguard, educate and intervene at the earliest opportunity.

“We use various tactics to locate weapons that have fallen into the wrong hands – but we need the public’s help. We want as many weapons as possible and would encourage people to hand them in.

“If you know where a weapon is being kept illegally, now is your chance to surrender the gun, or tell us anonymously where it is. You will not be prosecuted upon surrender and you could save a life.

“One weapon off the streets is one less that can be used to harm or threaten our communities. We will use all of the powers and information available to us to locate this criminality and put a stop to it for good.”

Firearms and ammunition can be handed in at Aberystwyth and Cardigan police stations during the amnesty.

Anyone wanting to hand over items is advised to check the opening times of their station by calling 101 or visiting the police website.

If you know of people involved in illegal firearms call police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.