SOUTH PORTLAND – The South Portland Police Department is offering residents the chance to turn in firearms, no questions asked.
In a press release, Lt. Frank Clark wrote, “As a public service, the South Portland Police Department will accept any unwanted, forgotten, unsafe, or potentially illegal firearms or ammunition with no questions asked.
“The department randomly gets calls from residents who find firearms (or in some cases explosive ordnance materials) in their homes or the homes of relatives. The police department has historically ensured the safe recovery and disposal of these sorts of items.
“In the wake of the recent school shooting in Connecticut, the department wanted to formally make residents aware of this ongoing service.
“Since this is not an investigative effort, no questions will be asked. The hope is that this will increase the likelihood of residents turning over such firearms, reducing their access by untrained or inappropriate persons, and potentially preventing their use in a tragic situation. All firearms received will be destroyed and not resold.”
To turn over a firearm, contact the department’s Community Response Unit at 799-5511, ext. 7236 or 7242.
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