ACPO comment on the government consultation to strengthen illegal firearms laws

ACPO lead on criminal use of firearms Assistant Chief Constable Sue Fish said:

"In driving the fight against gun crime forward it is essential that the police service has the right tools to tackle those individuals who import and supply illegal firearms. Both ACPO and the National Ballistics Intelligence Service gave evidence to the Home Affairs Select Committee in November 2010 and have continued to work with Government in order to develop the consultation process announced today.

"The police service sees the proposed areas of legislative change as being vital to effectively deal with the people who are at the heart of gun crime within communities across the country.

"As we continue to target these 'middle men' we must ensure that they are appropriately dealt with and that the available sentencing provisions reflect the damage they cause to families and communities affected by this terrible crime."

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