Over 300 weapons surrendered to Gloucestershire Police
Zombie knives, shot guns and nunchucks were some of the weapons handed in
Over 300 weapons have been surrendered to Gloucestershire police as part of a knife crime campaign.
The force's knife and weapon amnesty hoped to tackle knife crime aover the last two weeks.
Weapons were handed into seven weapon bins located at police stations across the county.
Operation Sceptre
The force took part in the national knife crime campaign which saw many bladed items surrendered including:
- 317 knives of various shapes and sizes
- 3 batons
- 1 nunchuck
- Guns were also handed over as well:
- 4 shotguns
- 3 imitation firearms
- 1 air weapon
A number of ammunition rounds were also handed in.
Keeping the community safe
Chief Inspector Carl Bourne said: "I'd like to thank the public for their support during this campaign. We are confident that we have started a conversation in many households about weapon ownership and knife crime.
“The vast majority of the knives that were handed in are now classified as illegal to possess in your home address after a recent change in the law. Some items that fall into this category are; butterfly knives, disguised knives, flick knives, zombie knives and swords.
“Any number of weapons put in the bins is a success. Every single one is taken off our streets and now won't be causing any potential danger. The knife surrender is over but our work isn't. We will continue to work hard to prevent violent crimes in Gloucestershire."
All the weapons handed in will now be destroyed.