KwaZulu-Natal police efforts to curb crime and prevent firearms from falling into the wrong hands have led to significant breakthroughs. In a series of intensive operations throughout February, the South African Police Service (SAPS) in KwaZulu-Natal successfully recovered 287 firearms, including 13 rifles, and seized 5,825 rounds of ammunition. These operations also resulted in the arrest of 11,007 suspects across various criminal categories.