KwaThema – The police in KwaThema, including the firearm registration centre, are urging residents to hand over illegal firearms as part of the ongoing firearm amnesty period.
The firearm amnesty began on December 1, 2019, and ends on May 31.
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KwaThema police spokesperson Const Media Khoza says they are calling on people who are illegally in possession of firearms and ammunition to take advantage of this amnesty period to hand over such guns without fear of prosecution.
“However, any person who hands over a firearm that has been used in the commission of a crime will not enjoy such exoneration.
“All firearms that will be handed in will undergo ballistic testing to ensure they were not used in the commission of a crime/s before it can be considered for destruction,“ she adds.
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The community is encouraged to visit their nearest police station or make use of MySAPS app or Crime Stop 08600 10 111 for more information.
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