The Ministry of National Security and Peace is moving to strengthen oversight and accountability at the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA), following updates connected to a March 2026 report from the Integrity Commission.
The portfolio ministry says it has been advised of the findings of the report, which stemmed from an investigation into allegations concerning corruption, impropriety and irregularities in the storage of firearms and ammunition, as well as the awarding of firearms at the authority.
According to the ministry, the Integrity Commission met with representatives of the Firearm Licensing Authority on March 19, 2026, where the findings of the investigative report were read and a limited opportunity was provided for a response.
The ministry says it deliberately allowed the process to run its course, noting that it would have been imprudent for the portfolio minister to make public statements without first having the benefit of the commission's final findings and in order to avoid any perception of interference.
In a statement, the Ministry of National Security and Peace expressed full support for the work of the Integrity Commission, describing it as a critical mechanism for public sector accountability.
It said, "The ministry approaches its moral responsibility and legal obligation to support investigations with the highest level of seriousness and compliance," adding that all entities within the portfolio are guided by that principle.
Based on updates received, the ministry says it was informed that there were no recommendations for criminal charges arising from the report and no evidence to support allegations that firearms were missing from the main vault of the Firearm Licensing Authority.
Following the Integrity Commission's engagement with the authority, representatives from the ministry's law enforcement, border security, forensics, defence and protective security division, conducted a visit to the FLA's facilities to assess storage and accountability arrangements.
The ministry says during that visit, officials observed clear limitations in the physical space available for the storage of firearms and ammunition, particularly items that have remained in storage beyond the normal duration.
However, it maintains that proper procedures are in place to ensure accountability and says it is currently seeking a solution to address the storage constraints.
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