Thousands of firerarms destroyed in Port Elizabeth

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 The police in Port Elizabeth have destroyed a total of 3 898 firearms, two of which had been forfeited to the state.

The SAPS said one 1 898 of the fire-arms had been surrendered voluntarily to the police in terms of the Firearms Control Act.

All these firearms were handguns.

A police spokesperson says the destruction of firearms represents a major step in the SAPS efforts to creating a safer and secure environment.

Nearly 48 000 firearms have been destroyed by the SAPS in the Eastern Cape since 2004.