MBOMBELA- The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Mpumalanga continues to intensify its efforts to combat the proliferation and unlawful possession of firearms through high-density and intelligence-driven operations conducted across the province.
Between 3 and 6 September 2026, police recovered 14 firearms, comprising 13 handguns and one rifle.
This follows the recovery of 15 firearms, comprising 10 handguns and five rifles, during high-density operations conducted between 27 and 30 August 2026.
Furthermore, between 20 and 23 August 2026, police confiscated 11 handguns.
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These recoveries bring the total number of firearms recovered or confiscated during the three high-density operations conducted between 20 August 2026 and 6 September 2026 to 40, comprising 34 handguns and six rifles.
The recovered firearms will be subjected to further investigation and forensic analysis to establish their origins and determine whether they may have been used in the commission of other crimes.
The Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Apaphia Modise, welcomed the recovery of the firearms and commended police members for their continued efforts to remove illegal firearms from the hands of criminals.
“The recovery of these firearms is a significant achievement in our ongoing efforts to combat serious and violent crime. Every illegal firearm removed from the hands of criminals is a potential life saved. We will continue with high-density and intelligence-driven operations to disrupt criminal activities and ensure the safety and security of the people of Mpumalanga,” said the provincial commissioner.
