Media alert: Firearm collection events in Opotiki this weekend

Police encourage firearms holders in the Opotiki area not to leave it to the last moment and to hand-in their prohibited firearm/s and part/s at collection events this weekend.   Events will be held on Friday 6 September and Saturday 7 September at the Waiotahi Settlers Hall, 9 Waiotahi Valley Road, Opotiki, from 9am-12pm.     When you come to a collection event, please bring the following with you:   ·         Your online notification reference number   ·         Your firearms licence (if applicable)   ·         Your bank account number   ·         Photo identification (drivers licence or passport)   ·         All your prohibited firearms and parts, cleared of all ammunition   ·         Any other firearm/s or parts you wish to hand-in to Police for destruction.   Police look forward to welcoming the Opotiki firearms community to the collection events this weekend.   For more information on future collection events please go to  https://www.police.govt.nz/advice/firearms-and-safety/changes-firearms-…; or call 0800 311 311.