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Over 250 Guns Surrendered To DeSoto Police During Saturday Event

"We think you saved a life today, so thank you for getting unwanted guns out of your home," one DeSoto officer told a resident in line.

August 1, 2021

Around 270 unwanted guns are now off the streets and in the hands of the DeSoto Police Department after a gun surrender event Saturday.

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“We think you saved a life today, so thank you for getting unwanted guns out of your home,” one DeSoto officer told a resident in line.

Cars lined up at the DeSoto fire station as residents surrendered their weapons in exchange for a $100 Walmart gift card.

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