The PoliceServiceNI declares a critical incident over the backlog in firearm licenses
A firearms group has hit out over a backlog in the Police Service of Northern Ireland licensing department.The PSNI said it had declared a critical incident over the situation.
Representatives from the NIFRG said they met officials from the PSNI and were told the backlog was sitting at roughly 3,000 applications and rising. "The current crisis not only reflects badly on PSNI firearms and explosives branch, but in the wider context it has also damaged public confidence in the police service generally.On average the PSNI receives more than 17,000 firearms applications each year.Ch Supt Sam Donaldson said: "I understand the impact that this has on anyone who is seeking a licence.
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