SAPS Lost Firearms

SAPS Lost Firearms Spark Outrage

SAPS Lost Firearms Spark Outrage

Police have confirmed 3,422 SAPS lost firearms vanished between 2019 and 2024, with criminals stealing most of them. Only 559 guns were recovered. Acting Minister Firoz Cachalia dismissed claims of 7,500 missing weapons in criminal hands and announced a full investigation. A
December 12, 2025