“This arrest confirms the committee’s considered view that the implementation of measures such as channelling more resources to the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation’s specialised unit focusing on illegal firearms; implementation of more projects and network operations initiated by crime intelligence dealing with gun-smuggling by criminal syndicates; stricter control measures about SAPS stores; and a full-scale review of the turn-around strategy of the FCR (Fire-Arms Registry) will yield the necessary results in fighting the proliferation of illegal firearms‚” said Beukman.
He said there was an urgent need to implement lifestyle audits on the SAPS members to fight against any form of corruption.
“Vetting and lifestyle audits can be an effective way of removing rogue officers within the system and ensure the return of the credibility of the organisation.”