Online Reporter
B-Metro Reporter
POLICE have arrested 748 suspects in a massive crackdown targeting illegal firearms, toy guns and dangerous weapons.
The ongoing blitz, code-named “No to Illegal Firearms, Misuse of Toy Guns and Dangerous Weapons,” has been running since 1 September and is aimed at curbing violent crimes linked to unlicensed weapons.
National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrests in a statement released yesterday.
“As from 1st September 2025 to date, the Zimbabwe Republic Police arrested 748 suspects for having unlicensed firearms, failure to renew firearms, misuse of toy guns and unlawful possession of other dangerous weapons,” he said.
Comm Nyathi warned that anyone found breaking firearm laws will face the full wrath of the law.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police reiterates that any deviation from the regulations regarding firearms possession and certification is a chargeable offence under the Firearms Act (Chapter 10.09),” he said.
He urged members of the public to play their part by reporting anyone suspected of hiding illegal firearms or engaging in related criminal activities.
“Members of the public are implored to report any suspicious activities related to firearms on the National Complaints Desk number 0242 703631, WhatsApp number 0712 800 197 or at any nearest police station,” said Comm Nyathi.
The police have vowed to intensify the blitz as part of efforts to rid communities of dangerous weapons and reduce violent crime.
