# The latest statistics on illegal firearms in the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality shows that 56 illegal weapons have been recovered since 1 January. The latest police report shows that at least one illegal firearm is confiscated in the Metro every day on average. The report indicates that a total of 44 firearms were recovered between 1 and 25 January and 12 more weapons between the last week of January and the first week of February. The Gqebera Flying Squad and the Anti-Gang Unit have been applauded for their actions in the confiscation of firearms.