The Australian state puts “disposal funds” on the enumeration before the ban

An Australian state asked citizens to surrender to aircraft in the disposal funds before a state ban on weapons aimed at combating the crime of the knife.

Victoria in Australia announced on Thursday that more than 40 health is to get rid of enrollment will be available at police stations throughout the state to allow citizens to get rid of weapons without a penalty before the start of the ban on September 1.

“Owning, carrying, using, buying, selling a scythe without exemption or approved approved will be a criminal crime,” the Victorian government said in a statement.

The government runs the “Mengel Amnesty” period from September 1 to November 30 to support the safe disposal of machetes. Those who do not surrender from their devices during the amnesty period may face imprisonment for up to two years or a fine of more than $ 47,000 ($ 31,725).

“These knives destroy lives – so we take them out of the streets.” He said in a statement.

Victoria police seized a record number of illegal knives from the streets, with an average of at least 44 cars a day, Sky News Australia I mentioned.

Police Minister Anthony Carps said that the government supports Victoria Police to remove weapons from the hands of young people to maintain the safety of citizens.

“Our message to anyone who has these simple weapons – get rid of them or face the consequences,” Carps said in a statement.

Exemptions include those who can possess agricultural workers who use them as part of their job, along with machetes that are used in traditional, historical or cultural ability, according to the government. Exempt individuals must comply with strict conditions and be able to show eligibility if the police request.

The Victoria government said it has already issued a temporary ban on the sale of Mactes in May, which led to the Amazon removal of weapons to buy from its website.