Police seize 100 firearms from Soweto security company
Police seized 100 firearms after a Soweto security firm allegedly failed to dispose of them.
Police have seized a total of 100 firearms and ammunition from a security company in Soweto due to their failure to adhere to the Firearms Control Act. This operation, conducted by members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) as part of Operation Buyisa during a compliance inspection on Saturday, has intensified the authorities' efforts to combat the spread and misuse of firearms.
The seized firearms will undergo ballistic testing to ascertain if they were utilized in any criminal activities. The company's Private Security Industry Regulatory Act (PSIRA) accreditation has been suspended, and it is alleged that the responsible individual failed to dispose of the firearms as mandated. The compliance inspection also disclosed that the company's firearm storage facility did not meet the standards set by the Act.
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