9th week of PSD crackdown on unlicensed firearms results in 61 arrests

AMMAN — Police have arrested 61 suspects for allegedly possessing 67 unlicensed weapons during the ninth week of a campaign targeting festive firing and unlicensed weapons. 

The nationwide campaign, carried out by the Public Security Department (PSD), has resulted in the arrest of 811 suspects and the seizure of 962 unlicensed firearms, according to a PSD statement carried by the Jordan News Agency, Petra.

On June 27, the PSD renewed its campaign targeting celebratory firing and the unlicensed possession of firearms in an effort to curb the phenomenon. Authorities have repeatedly pledged to adopt the “most severe legal and administrative measures possible” against perpetrators.

The PSD has also promised to conduct campaigns throughout the governorates and arrest anyone in possession of a firearm without a licence, as well as those selling weapons and ammunition specifically for celebratory firing.

The department expressed appreciation for all citizens who practiced their social role through cooperating with its personnel to arrest people suspected of practicing festive firing and those owning unlicensed weapons. 

The PSD urged the public to abide by the law and report any festive firing or illegal activities by calling the command and control centre at 911.