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Rocket Launcher Turned In To Mexican Police

Anonymous - 1-18-2005 at 10:56 PM

http://officer.com/article/article.jsp?id=20452&siteSection=...

Program Designed To Get Weapons Off Street

January 18, 2005

TIJUANA, Mexico -- A program to get weapons off the street in Tijuana yielded some unexpected results.

People have turned in thousands of rifles and handguns since the program started. But recently, a hand grenade and a shoulder-operated rocket launcher were added to the list.

Police pay about $100 for every weapon turned in. They say they are not asking any questions about the firearms. The program continues through the end of this month.