According to the information, employees of the Leilek District Department of Internal Affairs conducted a preventive event called "Arsenal" in the territory of the district from January 13 to 26 to ensure public safety and order.
During the event, two citizens voluntarily surrendered two smoothbore firearms, four gas-traumatic pistols, and 43 cartridges without the appropriate documents. In addition, one citizen who violated the rules for storing weapons was fined 3,000 soms.
Police officers are conducting explanatory work with the population aimed at preventing incidents related to weapons and informing about the possibility of exemption from criminal liability when voluntarily surrendering undocumented weapons.
“The event is organized to prevent negative phenomena in society, to prevent domestic violence, and to ensure the safety of citizens,” the statement said.
