Knife amnesty campaign proving 'great success', say Telford police
Police in Telford say a week of action to take knives off the streets has been a 'great success' so far.
West Mercia Police is taking part in Operation Sceptre – a national week of action which aims to raise awareness of the dangers of knife crime and reduce it by targeting those carrying weapons.
Running until Sunday, Operation Sceptre sees police forces highlighting the risks that carrying a bladed weapon can bring, as well as targeting offenders who use and carry knives in the area.
Police are also giving the opportunity for people to surrender any unwanted knives and blades safely at special amnesty bins located at police station front counters.
One such bin has been set up at Malinsgate Police Station in Telford.
PC Taylor Williamson, from the police force, said: "We've positioned a knife/sharps bin in Malinsgate Police Station as part of an amnesty campaign allowing people to dispose of such items without any recourse.
"The week has seen great success in the amount of items found across all areas that could be used as weapons."
Anyone with concerns about knife crime can contact police on 101, or 999 in an emergency.
