“Another week and New Zealand’s months-long spate of gun crime continues,” says ACT Firearms Reform spokesperson Nicole McKee.
“Much of this violent activity is gang-related, using illegal firearms.
“The Government simply doesn’t have a plan to address it – only ACT does.
“Last week it was arming Police in Canterbury because of expected gang retribution.
“ACT called a week ago for serious consideration to be given to amending the Criminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act 2009 so that if Police find illegal firearms at an unlawful, gang-run operation their assets can be seized.
“Innocent bystanders will be killed soon. It’s only a matter of time.
“We need to make criminals aware that if they continue to behave this way the penalties will destroy their way of life.
“The Government is still on holiday, but the gangs have never been busier.
“I once again call on the Government to pick up ACT’s constructive policies to tackling some of New Zealand’s longest term and most difficult problems.”
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