#sapsHQ [SAPS DESTROYS 11 859 FIREARMS]Today, 9 July 2026, International Day for the Destruction of Small Arms and Light Weapons as declared by the United Nations saw a total of 11 895 firearms destroyed, of that total, 4 089 blank guns, airguns, and homemade firearms were destroyed as well. Although these weapons are generally perceived as less lethal than conventional firearms, they are often used in the commission of crimes and are deadly.The Deputy Minister of Police Dr Polly Boshielo togeth