In Pics | Serbians surrender 13,500 weapons in amnesty after mass shootings
Serbia gun amnesty: Unregistered weapons, surrendered by Serbians, put on display
As many as 13,500 weapons were surrendered and turned in by Serbians after a series of mass shootings gripped Serbia. Thousands of weapons were put on display. Populist President Aleksandar Vucic visited the facility in Smederevo where the arms are kept.
Weapons to be used by country's armed forces: President Vucic
President Aleksandar Vucic said around half of the firearms seized since last week were unlawfully possessed while the other half were registered weapons that people nevertheless chose to surrender. The weapons would be sent to Serbian ammunition and weapon companies for prospective use by the military forces.
Strict punishments: President Vucic over post-amnesty period
Speaking over the post-amnesty period, President Vucic said, “After June 8, the state will respond with repressive measures and punishments will be very strict." “What does anyone need an automatic weapon for? Or all these guns?" he added.
Serbia among top European countries in registered weapons per capita: Report
Gun violence in Serbia has witnessed a spike in recent months. As per reports, the Balkan nation is the among top European countries in terms of registered weapons per capita.
War in Balkans led to influx of thousands of weapons in Serbia
The war in Balkans led to the influx of thousands of weapons in Serbia. Authorities are now launching a gun crackdown to curb their illegal use.
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