SA citizens reminded of firearm amnesty period
Failure to reapply for a firearm licence during the amnesty period may result in a criminal prosecution.
THE amnesty period for the application of expired firearm licences is open and Westville SAPS is encouraging firearm owners whose licences have expired to make use of the amnesty period.
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The station’s communications officer, Capt Elizabeth Squires said the amnesty period was announced by Minister Bheki Cele in December last year where he sought to urge members of the public who are in possession of illegal firearms or whose firearm licences have expired to hand in their firearms.
“The amnesty period which commenced on 1 December last year will end in May 2020.”
Squires said firearm amnesty serves as an indemnity against prosecution for unlawful possession of firearm and ammunition. Failure to reapply for a firearm licence during the amnesty period may result in a criminal prosecution.
“Firearms that people unlawfully have in their possession, unwanted firearms, and unregistered firearms may be surrendered during the amnesty period.
Squires requested those who need further information to contact the appointed amnesty officers at Westville SAPS, W/O van Staden on 031 267 7376 or W/O Govender on 031 267 373 from Monday to Friday between 8am and 3pm.
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