About 850 firearms were turned in at Linden Police Station following the Firearm Amnesty 2020/2021.
Most were pistols but some were rifles and larger guns. The minister of police declared a firearm amnesty period of six months from 1 August last year to 31 January this year. During this time, members of the public had the opportunity to surrender unwanted firearms or firearms they possessed illegally, as well as ammunition and firearm parts to the police.
This without fear of being persecuted for the unlawful possession of guns and ammunition. According to a police statement at the time, “The objectives of the amnesty period are to reduce the large pool of illegal/unwanted firearms, ammunition and/or firearm parts that are in circulation in the country.
A person who surrenders his/her firearm during the period of amnesty, will be required to complete and sign the necessary forms at the nearest police station, and must insist on a copy of the SAPS 548 (Amnesty form).” Linden police spokesperson, Constable Takalani Matumba described this amnesty period as a successful one, and thanked the community for coming forward.
Details: Linden Police Station 011 888 9211.
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