A tragic 2023 shooting in Belgrade led to the largest gun hand-over in Serbian history
Following a devastating school shooting in Belgrade in 2023, the Serbian government launched a massive disarmament campaign that resulted in the surrender of tens of thousands of illegal weapons.
On May 3, 2023, Serbia was shaken by its first-ever school shooting when a student opened fire at Vladislav Ribnikar Model Elementary School. The tragedy, which claimed ten lives, prompted an immediate and unprecedented national response. To prevent future violence, the government announced a month-long amnesty period for citizens to hand over unregistered firearms.
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