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Is knowledge of someone owning a firearm enough for police action/prosecution?
<p>Bob and Eve are work colleagues. Eve owns an unlicensed firearm, which could be illegal, be that a pistol, rifle or a shotgun. Eve mentions that she owns such a weapon to Bob. Bob is concerned for his safety and wants to do some sort of action.</p>
<p>Can the police take action against Eve based on Bob’s knowledge alone?</p>
<p>Would Eve be prosecuted or only have her firearm seized?</p>

<h2>Yes</h2>
<p>Most police investigations start with a report of suspicion of illegal activity from the public.</p>
<p>Whether a particular report gets acted on and what action the police will take is up to them.</p>
