THESE knives and swords were surrendered at Droitwich Police Station yesterday afternoon (Wednesday) as part of a weapons amnesty.
The session was held as part of Operation Sceptre and a national week of action aimed at reducing knife crime.
It began on Monday (May 18) and runs until Sunday. The week, which takes place twice a year, gives an opportunity to highlight the work police and partners do all year round to tackle knife crime.
Supt Edward Hancox said: “The reality is knife crime is low and very few people carry knives but for the few who do the consequences can be fatal.
“While we have made huge progress to tackle knife crime, one incident involving a knife is one too many and we will continue to be steadfast in our commitment to work together with partners to reduce the number of incidents involving a knife.”
Throughout the week local policing teams have been increasing hot spot patrols in key areas and using knife arches in transports hubs, such as railway and bus stations. Officers have also been carrying out test purchasing operations at shops selling knives and focusing deterrence work with those on the periphery of knife crime.
