Information from members of Crime Intelligence and operations conducted by various units of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Gauteng led to the recovery of more than 45 unlicensed firearms and 560 rounds of ammunition in the past five days. These weapons that were taken from the hands of criminals would have most likely been used for the commission of serious and violent crimes.
Gauteng Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Elias Mawela applauded the collaboration between SAPS, Metro Police Department and other law enforcement agencies that is yielding good results, “Recoveries of these firearms, ammunition and hijacked vehicles is attributed to partnership policing and proves that together we can squeeze the space for criminals. I call upon all community members of Gauteng to play their part in the fight against crime and join hands with law enforcement agencies through recognised community based structures,” said Lieutenant General Mawela.
