The wanted firearms include those belonging to people who have died and were not returned to the police by their families.
“When a firearm license owner dies, family members should not handle the firearm at all, but must notify the nearest police station immediately. Do not take the firearm to the police station yourself, instead notify the police about the firearm and they would collect it,” advised the police.
They further emphasised that a firearm belongs to the owner of the license and not to the family.
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“Anyone in possession of a firearm, after the owner has passed away, possesses it illegally and can be charged with possession of a firearm without a license,” said police.
Legal firearm owners are advised that a firearm must be kept in a safe place or on their bodies, the safe keys must be in the owner’s possession at all times, firearms should not be kept under a pillow, in a wardrobe or in a motor vehicle.
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When carrying a firearm on the body, it must be in a prescribed holster, not be visible and in locked mode.
Legal firearms owners whose licenses have expired have until the end of the current amnesty period, 1 January next year, to renew the licenses or hand the firearms to the police if they no longer need them.
Illegal firearms must be reported to the crime stop 08600 10111 number, or through the MySAPSApp or to the nearest police station. Informers may choose to remain anonymous.
