Juba: Security operation recovers over 700 weapons Article Comments (5) Email PrintSave --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
June 27, 2011 (JUBA) - An impromptu operation conducted by South Sudan’s Security Committee; a body recently established to oversee the pre-independence security preparations, saw over 780 assorted weapons recovered on Saturday said South Sudan’s Inspector General of Police (IGP). Anti-aircraft guns recovered during the security operation in Juba, June 25, 2011 (ST) The operation, which began in the early hours of Saturday morning, continued until mid-day, mainly involved the thorough inspection of vehicles and their occupants house-by-house sweeps. IGP Achuil Tito Madut told later told journalists at a press conference that weapons confiscated during the operation included AK-47 assault rifles, machine guns, hand pistols, ammunition and bows and arrows. Movement was restricted within Juba, the South Sudan capital, while several passengers destined for early morning flights at Juba airport missed their Saturday flights. The hastily conducted operation, according to the IGP, covered less than half of Juba town and its surrounding areas. He said a similar exercise may be carried out without necessarily alerting the public. Also recovered during the operation, Madut added, were over four kilograms of opium. With the independence of South Sudan nearing, thoughts of many go to the establishment of a secure environment. Security concerns are critical to the success of the region because as well as impacting upon the day to day life of its citizens, security is critical in making in South Sudan a viable investment opportunity – without which development will be been painfully slow. (ST) -- 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.
