More than 780 weapons found in Juba search Monday, 27 June 2011 09:53 Sudan >>> Southern Sudan's Security Committee in charge of independence celebrations says it has collected more 780 assorted weapons in Juba in a search conducted on Saturday. The confiscated weapons include machine guns, AK 47 assault rifles, pistols, ammunition and bows and arrows.
Addressing the press in Juba on Sunday while displaying the seized arms, the south Sudan's Inspector General of Police, Achuil Tito Madut, said the operation was conducted in less than half of the area of Juba town. Madut said that four kilograms of opium was also seized from some persons, adding that they will be prosecuted in court. On Saturday, security operatives conducted an arms search in Juba as a precautionary measure ahead of the 9th of July celebrations. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "JFD info" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/jfdinfo?hl=en.
