At the beginning of the month of Lviv citizens passed almost a hundred law enforcement firearms
Of these 96 units smoothbore hunting and three units hunting rifle. In addition, citizens surrendered to police officers 46 gas pistols, seven devices for shooting rubber bullets and ammunition. At the city and region1 to April 30, continuing monthly voluntary surrender of weapons. During this time, the owners of unregistered weapons, special equipment and ammunition or explosives that are circulating illegally can take them with the police and avoid criminal responsibility under Article 263 (illegal handling of weaoyeyu, ammunition or explosives) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. Sanction article provides for punishment of imprisonment for a term of seven years. "However, p.3 st.263 (illegal handling of weapons, ammunition or explosives) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine provides for exemption from criminal liability of persons who voluntarily surrenderedand authority weapons, ammunition, explosives or explosive devices that were in them without statutory authority, "- said Head of the permit system the Public Security Interior Ministry of Ukraine in Lviv region police colonel Igor Tsikalo. Management of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Ukraine in Lviv Oblastinduce citizens to voluntarily hand over weapons, ammunition, explosives or explosive devices in the territorial police department. Thus citizens escape criminal liability for illegal handling of weapons and ammunition. In addition, police promise to support the legalization of unregistered weapons if citizenscan prove the legality of its origin. CCA Interior Ministry of Ukraine in Lviv regionSource: http://artlife.rv.ua/