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Sunday, June 7, 2026

The Gainesville Ledger

Public Safety

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Alachua County gun task force has seized 408 firearms since 2024 launch

Alachua County deputies report that their gun violence prevention task force has confiscated 408 illegal firearms since it began operating in January 2024, with 58 of those recovered in just the past six months. Officials note that the majority of stolen weapons were originally taken from unattended parked vehicles.

Sources: WCJB TV20

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