According to a July 20 report released by local police, the pilot programme received support from local people who handed in 1,278 guns, 2,666 bullets, and 1.70 kilos of explosives over the past 40 days.
Director of Dak Lak Police Department, Le Vinh Quy said that the programme was launched following the recent terrorist attacks in the area.
"We started piloting the exchange of weapons, explosives, and hunting equipment for rice and other essential foods in Cham Village, Ea Sol Commune in Ea H'leo District before expanding to other areas after receiving support from local people," Quy said. "The programme will be continued in the coming time."
According to the official, many local people are still making weapons and equipment for hunting in local forests. Since the programme was launched, they have gradually realised the danger of keeping the weapons and are willing to give them up to local authorities.
On early June 11, two armed groups attacked the headquarters of Ea Tieu and Ea Ktur communes people's committees, including communal police offices, in Cu Kuin District, killing nine and injuring two.
Dak Lak police have so far issued legal proceedings against and the temporary detention of 90 suspects on the charge of "terrorism aimed at opposing the people's administration", among others.