PSD urges public to aid police in festive firing crackdown

AMMAN — The Public Security Department (PSD) has renewed its campaign against celebratory firing and the unlicensed carrying of firearms, according to a PSD statement where it reiterated the importance of following the rule of law. 

As part of its campaigns to curb festive firing (the indiscriminate firing of guns into the air to celebrate various festivities), the PSD on Wednesday reaffirmed it would take the most severe legal and administrative measures possible against perpetrators of festive firing, Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. 

The department has issued orders to all relevant authorities to adopt new methods of surveillance and strictly deal with this phenomenon by following up on tips and arresting offenders, regardless of their status. 

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

The PSD called on citizens to support its initiatives to overcome this phenomenon, urging the public to call 911 and report any shootings anonymously.

 The statement also highlighted the important role of citizens and media outlets in helping the department combat this phenomenon through continuous awareness campaigns.