Friday, 15 January 2021, 11:42 am Press Release: ACT New Zealand
“News today that Canterbury Police have been ordered to
carry firearms for the second time in a fortnight amid fears
of armed gang retaliation is further evidence of why ACT’s
approach to tackling gangs and their firearms deserves
greater attention,” says ACT Firearms Law Reform
spokesperson Nicole McKee.
“We’re seeing
gang-related firearms incidents on a weekly basis now,
including criminals and gangs shooting at our frontline
police officers.
“Just this week a loaded sawn-off
shotgun was recovered in a gang-related incident in
Wellington.
“The Government should pick up ACT’s
proposal to amend the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act 2009
so that if Police find illegal firearms at an unlawful,
gang-run operation their assets can be seized.
“The
bar is way too low at present and gangs are thumbing their
noses at Police with impunity and putting the public at
risk.
“ACT’s proposal would hit gangs where it
hurts.
“Labour does not appear to have a serious
plan to deal with growing gun violence perpetrated by gangs
and I urge them to take ACT’s policy
seriously.”
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