Local gov't in Mexico starts campaign to reduce arms in citizens

A soldier carries weapons exchanged by citizens, during the "Campaign life without weapons, exchange for money 2011", in Mexico City, capital of Mexico, May 24, 2011. Local government implemented the campaign with the intention of capturing 2,000 weapons during 20 days in the 16 districts of Mexico City. 

Pistols exchanged by citizens are seen during the "Campaign life without weapons, exchange for money 2011", in Mexico City, capital of Mexico, May 24, 2011.

Soldiers make record of a pistol exchanged by a citizen, during the "Campaign life without weapons, exchange for money 2011", in Mexico City, capital of Mexico, May 24, 2011. 

Soldiers make record of a handed-out weapon, during the "Campaign life without weapons, exchange for money 2011", in Mexico City, capital of Mexico, May 24, 2011. 

Mexican soldiers guard weapons exchanged by citizens, during the "Campaign life without weapons, exchange for money 2011", in Mexico City, capital of Mexico, May 24, 2011.

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