Safer Festive Season Operation In Kzn Prioritising Illegal Firearms

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu says police are focusing on recovering illegal firearms that are a contributing factor to high crime levels.

Mchunu was leading the Safer Festive Season operation in Mtunzini on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast.

Mchunu has been joined by National Police Commissioner Fanie Masemola and Provincial Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.

Mchunu elaborates, "Our emphasis is on the firearm if we collect one firearm or more than one we are very happy because we know that we have subtracted a firearm in South Africa. One minibus was impounded because it was found not to be compliant with the necessary regulations. So far this is what we are dealing with and we will continue for the rest of the day. The main thing that we are doing is reducing crime in South Africa by fighting it, by ensuring that there it is a safer festive season overall."

These motorists passing through the Mtunzini toll say they appreciate the increased police visibility.