[WATCH] Police destroy thousands of guns
The last national firearm destruction took place on the 17th of April when over 30 000 firearms were destroyed through melting.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has destroyed more than 20 thousand firearms that the Service has been storing for more than six months.
According to the SAPS, the firearms were seized by, surrendered to, and forfeited to the state.
The last national firearm destruction took place on the 17th of April when over 30 000 firearms were destroyed through melting.
"To stamp the authority of the State the police have to actively detect and remove these illegal firearms from circulation as they are being used to commit serious and violent crimes," said the SAPS in a statement.
"The SAPS will continue to fight the proliferation of illegal firearms and ammunition as they pose a threat to the safety and security of the inhabitants of this country."
#sapsHQ #SAPS is committed on ensuring that all people of South Africa enjoy safe and secure environment by cleaning up all illegal firearms from the streets. TM #GunsDestruction #TurningTheTideAgainstCrime pic.twitter.com/dAFL6anzKJ
— SA Police Service (@SAPoliceService) November 5, 2019
#sapsHQ Some of these illegal firearms were recovered as part of police operations to clean up streets & create a safe & secure environment for all people in South Africa, thereby reclaiming our cities & townships from criminals. TM #GunsDestruction #TurningTheTideAgainstCrime pic.twitter.com/29Br2XBWNk
— SA Police Service (@SAPoliceService) November 5, 2019