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Police discard 263 firearms in anti-crime drive

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Once burnt, the remains of the destroyed firearms will be transported to Lobatse for smelting. PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

In a bold demonstration of its commitment to curb gun-related crimes, the Botswana Police Service (BPS) destroyed a total of 263 firearms on Friday at the Police College in Otse, with the majority of the weapons surrendered voluntarily by their owners.

The destruction exercise, which was witnessed by law enforcement officials and the members of the media, marked another step in BPS’s continuous effort to monitor and control firearm ownership in the country.

Speaking to The Monitor on the sidelines of the event, Senior Superintendent Gosekwang Victor Sebitla explained that most of the surrendered firearms were worn out and no longer functional. Owners handed them in to acquire permits for new weapons.

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