South Africa and Lesotho Destroy 1,787 Seized Firearms

South Africa and Lesotho destroy 1,787 seized firearms

South African and Lesotho police have destroyed 1,787 firearms seized during crime-fighting operations in Lesotho as authorities intensify cross-border efforts to keep illegal weapons out of criminal hands.

Almost 2,000 firearms destroyed in SA-Lesotho operation - Inside Politics

South African and Lesotho police have destroyed 1,787 firearms seized during crime-fighting operations in Lesotho, as part of a joint effort to prevent illicit weapons from returning to criminal hands.

Thousands Of Guns Seized In Lesotho Anti-Crime Operations Destroyed In SA

Pretoria – A joint initiative between the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Lesotho Mounted Police Service (LMPS) has resulted in the destruction of thousands of firearms seized during crime-combating operations in the kingdom. SAPS spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said today, Saturday, 12 September 2026, that law enforcement authorities from South Africa and the […]