through steel recycling
The “Less Guns, More Security” Plan seeks to reduce the circulation of firearms, reduce violence, and improve the perception of security in Chile. Today 25,000 weapons were melted, the largest amount since 1990.
HAVANA TIMES – In an event led by President Gabriel Boric and the Ministers of the Interior and Public Security, Carolina Toha, and of National Defense, Maya Fernandez, the Government completed the destruction of 25,000 firearms.
This high temperature melting process is part of the “Less Guns More Security” Plan and complies with the Gun Control Law.
The destruction was carried out at the AZA company, specialized in steel recycling. President Boric highlighted the collaboration of various institutions in this achievement, including the Directorate of National Mobilization, the Carabineros, the Army, the Investigative Police (PDI) and the Navy.
“This year we have increased the number of weapons destroyed by 28% compared
