South Camp Prison, also known as the Gun Court prison, opened in 1974 as a combined court and prison to combat the increase in violent crimes involving firearms.

A single resident magistrate can issue prison sentences to those convicted of illegal possession of firearms or ammunition.

[1] It has accommodated over 330 inmates on occasions.

[2] It is operated by the Department of Correctional Services for the Ministry of National Security.

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