Excluding Western Cape = 1 386 544
COMPLIANCE INSPECTIONS Approximately 15 000 inspections conducted countrywide and approximately 117 600 firearms inspected by the South African Police Service Inspections conducted on private individuals, institutions such as dealerships, security companies etc. Generally compliance was achieved during these inspections. In instances where irregularities have been detected the South African Police Services has acted decisively to deal with these aspects. Approximately 300 persons where arrested in this drive and 450 investigations are still pending.
COMPLIANCE: INSPECTIONS ON FIREARMS : OPERATION SETHUNYA
FIREARMS IN POSSESSION OF SECURITY BUSINESSES: INSPECTED DURING OPERATION SETHUNYA Total number of Security Companies inspected during Operation Sethunya Firearms Inspected 3879 Firearms Confiscated 111 Ammunition Confiscated 365 Arrest made 4 Investigations initiated from inspections 12
DECLARATION OF UNFITNESS TO POSSESS FIREARMS
IMPACT OF OPERATION SETHUNYA ON CRIME AND VIOLENCE Assesment made for the 2nd quarter of 2003 Arrests for illegal possession Increase of 17.9 % Arrest for drug related crime Increase of 11.3 % Driving under the influence of liquor Increase of 15.9%
IMPACT OF OPS SETHUNYA ON CRIME AND VIOLENCE Murder cases reported Decrease of 8.3% Attempted murder Decrease of 12.6 % Robbery Aggravated Increase of 23.4 % In general decrease of crime except for robbery aggravated
PRESENTATION TO THE PARLIAMENTARY PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON SAFETY AND SECURITY 2003-09-17