There have been concerns with the number of state-owned firearms that are lost in the system. Some of these weapons have found their way into the hands of criminals who have used them to commit serious crimes. According to the Institute for Security Studies, the South African police service needs to focus on firearm crime and violence to achieve public safety. IRS Forensic Investigations Chad Thomas discusses the impact of state weapons that end up in the hands of criminals.

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