Question NW15 to the Minister of Police
22 March 2019 - NW15
Groenewald, Dr PJ to ask the Minister of Police
In which number of murders committed (a) in the financial year (i) 2015-16, (ii) 2016-17 and (iii) 2017-18 and (b) since 1 April 2018 is the murder committed by using (aa) legal or licensed firearms, (ii) illegal or unlicensed firearms, (iii) knives and/or (iv) other sharp objects; (2) whether he will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
(1)(a)(i)(ii)(iii)(b)(aa)(ii)(iii)(iv)
|
Type of instrument* |
2015/2016 |
2016/2017 |
2017/2018 |
1 April to 30 September 2018 |
|
Firearms |
5417 |
5857 |
6640 |
3622 |
|
Knives |
4923 |
4811 |
4881 |
2193 |
|
Other sharp objects |
2005 |
2048 |
2239 |
963 |
”The Crime Administration System (CAS) does not make provision for a distinction between a licensed or unlicensed firearm.
(2) The Minister will decide whether he wants to make a statement, in this regard.
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