OFF THE STREET: 11 800 guns were destroyed by SAPS
In a significant move against violent crime, the South African Police Service (SAPS) destroyed nearly 12,000 firearms, reinforcing its commitment to public safety.
The destruction, led by Deputy Minister of Police Dr Polly Boshielo on Wednesday, coincided with International Firearm Destruction Day, a United Nations campaign observed annually on 9 July.
According to SAPS, the weapons cache included 9 596 handguns, 1 102 rifles, 798 shotguns, 33 combination firearms and 330 firearm parts.
The latest destruction brings the total number of firearms destroyed by the police over the past seven years to 317 811.
