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Bergen County's gun buyback program brought in a total of 1,345 firearms over a two-day period, which more than doubled what was collected in 2010.
The initiative took place on April 13 and 14 at 11 locations and netted a total of 1,345 firearms, including 10 deadly assault weapons and scores of handguns, rifles and shotguns. Numerous boxes of ammunition, high-powered air rifles, flare guns, BB guns and knives were also surrendered.
"We're thrilled with the overwhelming results of our 2013 Gun Buyback," Bergen County Sheriff Michael Saudino said today at a press conference in Hackensack. "As we've seen far too many times, gun violence-whether intentional or accidental-destroys lives. While this initiative was a great step in getting unwanted firearms off our streets and out of our homes, we'll continue to find ways to curb gun violence and protect our children, our families and our neighbors."
"Saudino specifically thanked Garfield's City Manager Tom Duch and Garfield resident Miguel Reyes, president of United Residents of Garfield Engaging Neighborhood Transformation (URGENT), who helped get the gun buyback initiative started. Saudino said Garfield was the voice that helped set the initiative in motion. "
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