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An estimated 1,800 state-owned firearms are being lost or stolen every year, entering the illicit market and finding their way into the hands of criminals. (Archive photo supplied by Western Cape government)
CENTRAL FIREARMS REGISTRY

Government is losing 1,800 firearms a year to criminals

There are 2.2-million firearms owned by 502 state institutions in South Africa

  • Steve Kretzman
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