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McHunu Says That Weapons of War Are Being Seized From Criminals

In the News Today: Mchunu said SAPS knew where most of the firearms come from but have to verify the information and investigate how they are brought into South Africa.

“There is a dedicated unit that deals with illegal firearms, they have to work 24/7. It’s clear the number of firearms is quite high and it’s worrying.”

In almost all cash-in-transit robberies the perpetrators carry heavy firearms.

He was speaking in the Eastern Cape after 18 family members were shot dead as they gathered to prepare for a cleansing of death ceremony for a mother and daughter killed a year ago.

Police confiscated 117 firearms and 872 rounds of ammunition between Monday and Sunday during Operation Shanela.

Crime analyst Dr Chris De Kock said South Africa has a serious problem with organised crime and armed criminals.

“We also have hitmen who carry very heavy-calibre… continue reading HERE.

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