Tag #Firearms Lost

What specific measures are currently in place to prevent such losses, and what evidence suggests these measures are insufficient?

The increasing number of lost or stolen items from the MoD, especially the rise in missing USB sticks from 20 in 2023 to 125 in 2024, highlights a potential weakness in security protocols. The loss of firearms, even deactivated ones, poses a risk of sensitive information falling into the wrong hands, undermining national security. The government's claim of "robust policies" is challenged by the sheer number of incidents.