Update: Saturday's buyback has ended. Around 150 guns were turned in.
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Police Department held its annual gun buyback program Saturday morning.
The buyback will take place on Oct. 19, starting at 9 a.m. at Cleveland's Third District police station, 4501 Chester Ave.
Anyone bringing in a firearm is eligible for a gas or food gift card valued at $100 for handguns and $200 for semi-automatic rifles.
Anyone wanting to participate should adhere to the following guidelines:
Weapons should be in working order.
They must be unloaded, placed inside a clear plastic bag and then placed in another bag such as a backpack.
Pack ammunition separately. Transport unloaded and properly bagged weapons inside the trunk of your car.
Officers will check to make sure the weapons are in working order.
