CZDuring this year's firearms amnesty in the Czech Republic, citizens handed over nearly 6,000 weapons, over 213,000 rounds of ammunition, more than 2,600 bullets, and approximately 64 kilograms of explosives. This marks the highest number of weapons surrendered since 2009. The police spokesperson, Irena Brodská, reported these figures in a press release. Citizens could legally surrender or register unregistered firearms or ammunition between January and June. The most weapons were surrendered in the Central Bohemian Region and Prague, while the least in the Karlovarský Region. Notable items included a fortress mortar M32 and a rare historical pistol. Some individuals brought dangerous materials directly to police stations, such as parts of a grenade and anti-tank shells. Police pyrotechnicians handled 489 cases during the amnesty, compared to 141 in 2021. The amnesty was part of a broader firearms law enacted at the start of the year, which introduced changes to firearm categories and digitized firearm permits. No weapon was linked to a criminal act, though 68 weapons are still under investigation for possible involvement in ongoing investigations.
Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about the results of the firearms amnesty without overt ideological slant. It reports on the numbers, locations, notable items, and procedural aspects of the event. While the topic relates to national security and law enforcement, the tone remains neutral, as
