Illegal firearms
WC SAPS seize 186 illegal firearms over the last five weeks
More than 180 guns have been seized over the last five weeks.
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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.
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WC police find bag of guns & ammunition at Swellendam picnic spot
Officials recovered the ammunition that was left unattended.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Police recover dozens more firearms allegedly used by criminals in GP
Gauteng Police Commissioner Elias Mawela applauded officers for recovering these firearms.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Public urged to hand over weapons during gun amnesty
The gun amnesty period began in December and will last until May.
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Firearms amnesty period extended to May 2020
The firearms rights and advocacy group’s response comes after the police ministry’s announcement that the Firearms Amnesty period, which started this month, is on track.
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Over 200 illegal firearms surrendered since 1 December, says Police Ministry
The firearms amnesty commenced on the 1 December and will run until the end of May next year.
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Police Ministry declares firearm amnesty to return illegal, unwanted firearms
The Police Ministry has declared a firearms amnesty, which begins on Sunday until May next year.
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Gun Free SA says illegal firearms must be destroyed more often
The mass destruction of illegal firearms only happens a few times a year. But it's not enough, argues the advocacy group.
