On October 18, the Heilongjiang Provincial Public Security Department launched a province-wide operation themed “Disposal of Firearms and Explosives to Ensure Public Safety.” This initiative culminated in the destruction of 3,508 illegal firearms and imitation guns that had been confiscated.
In recent years, law enforcement agencies across Heilongjiang have intensified their crackdown on gun-related crimes, carrying out various campaigns, including specialized operations to clear and seize illegal firearms and conduct thorough safety inspections of dangerous goods. Since the beginning of this year, the security departments in the province have apprehended 68 suspects involved in firearm and explosives offenses, confiscating 2,160 illegal and imitation firearms, 50,000 rounds of ammunition, 18.1 kilograms of explosives, and 4,312 detonators.
A representative from the Heilongjiang Public Security Department explained that firearms and controlled devices can be easily exploited by criminal elements to commit serious violent offenses, posing a significant threat to public safety. The provincial police force remains committed to a rigorous “high-pressure crackdown” strategy against weapon and explosive-related crimes, reinforcing their efforts to eliminate gun and explosive hazards, thereby creating a safer environment for economic development and the well-being of the community.
