Over 900 unlicensed firearms seized in Gauteng

JOHANNESBURG - Over 900 firearms and nearly 10,000 rounds of ammunition have been seized in Gauteng.

Police said 370 people have also been arrested.

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All the confiscated weapons will now be tested to check if they are linked to other serious crimes.

They were seized during high-density operations, roadblocks and random stop-and-search operations.

Police say community tip-offs have also helped them recover a large number of guns.