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FILE: A police crime scene. Picture: Thomas Holder/Eyewitness News

Illegal firearms

Witness in Umlazi mass shooting says some victims were involved in crime

By Nhlanhla Mabaso

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison Neliswa Nkonyeni on Wednesday that three other people sustained serious wounds when they were...

  • KZN Premier Sihle Zikalala and KZN MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison Peggy Nkonyeni gearing up for the Easter weekend on the roads. Picture: Nkosikhona Duma/Eyewitness News.

    MEC Nkonyane calls on SAPS to seize illegal firearms in Umlazi after 11 murders

    Two shooting separate incidents in the area claimed 11 lives in less than a week.

    258 days ago
  • FILE: Community members hold weapons as they stand at a road block in Phoenix Township, North Durban, on 15 July 2021 to prevent looters from reaching the community. Picture: GUILLEM SARTORIO/AFP

    Calls mount for govt to do more after illegal firearms found in Phoenix

    Gun Free South Africa on Wednesday said the discovery signaled the possible circulation of more illegal guns in communities throughout the country.

    286 days ago
  • FILE: Police Minister Bheki Cele. Picture: Abigail Javier/Eyewitness News

    Cele: 112 illegal firearms discovered in Phoenix following unrest

    The town made news headlines after the killing of 36 people by alleged vigilantes.

    287 days ago
  • A dismantled firearm, ammunition and drugs seized by members of the Anti-Gang Intervention Unit in Bishop Lavis, Cape Town. Picture: SAPS.

    WC SAPS seize 186 illegal firearms over the last five weeks

    More than 180 guns have been seized over the last five weeks.

    415 days ago
  • In an intelligence-driven operation, integrated SAPS forces comprising the Cape Town Tactical Response Team (TRT) with K-9 unit members searched a residence in Milnerton on Wednesday afternoon and discovered an assortment of large quantities of drugs as well as unlicensed firearms with ammunition. Picture: SA Police Service/Facebook.

    Milnerton man arrested for possession of drugs valued at over R18 million

    The police's Novela Potelwa said as the investigation continued, more arrests could be made.

    418 days ago
  • Police have opened an investigation after various firearms were recovered from a picnic spot in Swellendam. Picture: @SAPoliceService/Twitter

    WC police find bag of guns & ammunition at Swellendam picnic spot

    Officials recovered the ammunition that was left unattended.

    440 days ago
  • Picture: Pexels.com

    Illegal guns played major role in recent CT murders - police

    Several killings have over the last four days occurred in areas including Mitchells Plain, Kraaifontein, Khayelitsha and Delft.

    442 days ago
  • Illegal firearms seized by police at a house in Khayelitsha. Picture: SAPS

    Four suspects due in court on illegal firearm-related charges

    Two people were arrested this week during a stop-and-search operation in Khayelitsha; two more were arrested upon further investigation.

    474 days ago
  • Illegal firearms seized by police at a house in Khayelitsha. Picture: SAPS

    Former SAPS officials nabbed for illegal possession of firearms in Khayelitsha

    Firearms, including a hunting rifle and a shotgun, large quantities of ammunition, cartridges and police uniform items were found in a house in Kuyasa in Khayelitsha.

    474 days ago
  • FILE: Confiscated and retired firearms are destroyed by SAPS at SCAW Metal in Germiston. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

    Calls for permanent, specialised facility to destroy illegal firearms in WC

    When police confiscate weapons, they're first stored before being shipped to Gauteng to be crushed and melted down.

    482 days ago
  • FILE: Picture: Twitter/@SAPoliceService

    Police urge SA citizens to use amnesty to surrender illegal firearms, ammo

    Authorities have reiterated that those found in possession of the above by 1 February will face charges.

    483 days ago
  • The intelligence-driven operation on Thursday, 14 January 2021 led the team to a house in Sharpeville where police found the sought Mercedes Benz GLC SUV plus a Mercedes Benz sedan that has since been confirmed as sought by police in a case reported at Dawn Park SAPS in December 2020. Picture: SAPoliceService/Facebook

    2 suspects arrested in Sharpeville after illegal firearms, 2 hijacked cars found

    The arrest comes after police responded to a hijacking and kidnapping earlier this week, it's understood the driver was allegedly kept hostage at the house and was released a few hours later by the suspects.

    485 days ago
  • Handcuffs. Picture: @SAPoliceService/Twitter.

    NC Hawks nab man who impersonated SAPS officer, found 2 illegal firearms

    Authorities during a multidisciplinary operation were following up on an armed robbery that occurred along the N14 Highway near Kathu.

    520 days ago
  • Picture: Pexels.com

    Police recover dozens more firearms allegedly used by criminals in GP

    Gauteng Police Commissioner Elias Mawela applauded officers for recovering these firearms.

    574 days ago
  • FILE. Picture: SAPoliceService/Facebook

    Gauteng police uncover more than 2 dozen illegal firearms in Ekurhuleni

    Anti-crime operation Okae Molao was again rolled out in parts of Gauteng over the weekend with areas including Thokoza particularly targeted.

    605 days ago
  • Picture: Pexels.com

    Gauteng police recover 30 unlicensed firearms in 48 hours

    In Ekurhuleni, a police operation on Friday led members to a house in Alberton where a suspect was arrested after being found in possession of three unlicensed pistols with live ammunition.

    605 days ago
  • FILE: Mandrax tablets. Picture: SAPoliceService/Facebook

    Drug busts, illegal firearms found, WC SAPS makes several arrests over weekend

    Officers say six illegal firearms and ammunition were confiscated in the Nyanga cluster alone.

    617 days ago
  • Picture: Twitter/@SAPoliceService

    Public urged to hand over weapons during gun amnesty

    The gun amnesty period began in December and will last until May.

    868 days ago
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