Cape Town law enforcement recovers 22 firearms in crime prevention operations [SOUND]

# The City of Cape Town’s Safety and Security Directorate has recovered 22 firearms in just over a week, as part of ongoing crime-prevention operations across the metro. During the week of 19 to 25 October, officers recovered firearms in areas including Steenberg, Hanover Park, Delft, Nyanga, Philippi, Atlantis, Milnerton and Bonteheuwel. The weapons included handguns, an AK-47 and an R5 rifle. Mayoral committee member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, says the metro is committed to removing illegal and prohibited weapons from communities: