The Ministry of Homeland Security is stepping up efforts to account for state-owned firearms and ammunition following a series of high-profile crimes.

Speaking in the House of Representatives on Friday, Minister of Homeland Security, Roger Alexander, revealed that dozens of firearms have already been recovered, while a new marking system for police ammunition is set to be completed this month, ensuring every round issued can be traced.

Minister of Homeland Security, Roger Alexander told the House of Representatives on Friday that 44 firearms and significant quantities of ammunition have been recovered so far, following the murder of WPC Anuska Eversley.