Dozens of guns collected at buyback event in Harlem
NEW YORK -- New York City continues to do what it can to get guns off the streets.
A gun buyback event was held Saturday afternoon at the Soul Saving Station Church in Harlem. It was hosted by the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, the NYPD and a nonprofit.
The nonprofit said this was their most successful buyback event after collecting 76 weapons.
These are the guns turned in at our gun buy back today. Our next gun bu back is tentatively scheduled for next month. #NYPD pic.twitter.com/co0VLtvcVh
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"There's everything from rifles to pistols to shotguns, but I mean, even the stuff that's replicas, any of it would be something that you wouldn't want to meet in the dark alley at night," an NYPD official said.
"We're taking our community, working together to keep us safe, not just for this summer, but beyond," Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said.
Residents were allowed to turn in up to five weapons in exchange for pre-paid gift cards from $50 to $500, depending on the type of gun.