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TRENTON – Governor Corzine signed a pair of bills into law yesterday sponsored by Senator Shirley K. Turner which will combat street gangs in New Jersey by cracking down on the number of “straw” purchases of handguns and ammunition.

“The people who make straw purchases are just as responsible for gun crime as the gang members who pull the trigger,” said Senator Turner, D-Mercer. “Now the law will reflect the realities we face in ridding our streets of the scourge of gang violence by cracking down on those who purchase handguns and ammo for criminals.”

TRENTON – The State Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Senator Turner which builds upon her previous efforts aimed at combating street gangs in New Jersey by cracking down on the number of “straw” purchases of handguns.

“In order to rid our streets of the scourge of street gangs, we must continue to implement new ways in which to get illegal guns off of our streets and keep violent criminals behind bars,” said Senator Turner, D-Mercer. “These criminals are always looking for new ways to avoid getting caught, even going as far as involving those without criminal records in their plans and need to be constantly vigilant in protecting our communities.”

TRENTON –Senator Turner today welcomed committee approval of two measures which build upon previous efforts aimed at combating street gangs in New Jersey, saying that the two bills “continue our fight to free our communities from the scourge of street gangs.”

“We can’t just close our eyes and wish away street gangs,” said Senator Turner, D-Mercer. “These criminals are always looking for new ways to avoid getting caught, and need to be constantly vigilant in adapting the tools we provide the police as they fight to protect our communities.”