RPGs among the firearms collected.

An estimated 4,000 firearms have been collected including an anti-aircraft weapon from the hands of unauthorized individuals following the recent house-to-house search in Juba and its surroundings.

The crackdown on illegal firearms started early this week.

In a post on a Facebook page, army spokesperson Major-General Lul Ruai said the weapons collected and displayed included 12.7mm, RPGs, PKMs, and assault rifles such as AKM-47, G3s, and pistols.

” I do not have an accurate number, some put the estimate at around 4000 that were collected, different types ranging from 12.7 anti-aircraft machine guns, some RPGs, Rocket propel grenade launches, PKM, light machine guns, different types of personal refiles like AK-47, G3, and pistols

General Lul also said the disarmament forces managed to collect crude arms like machetes, pangas, bows, and arrows as well as illicit drugs such as Bangi, and Marijuana.

“Crude weapons were also collected that include bows and arrows, machetes, pangas and knives.

“Then drugs were also collected including Bangi or marijuana as well as some black dollars. I am also told about 7000 fake dollars were collected,” he added.

According to the spokesperson, the disarmament exercises will put the festive celebrations in the safest environment ever.

However, General Lul apologized to those who were natively affected by the exercise.

He said, “A special apology goes to members of the diplomatic corps, UN/NGOs, and other dignitaries for all forms of inconvenience caused.”