230 knives recovered in week-long Merseyside crackdown
40 arrests have also been made
230 knives have been recovered and 40 people have been arrested during a national week of action to tackle knife crime across Merseyside.
Operation Sceptre also saw 16 warrants executed, 420 stop-searches, and 72 weapon sweeps and land searches.
204 weapons were also surrendered - including knives, knuckledusters, and other blades
26 more knives were seized during arrests, warrants, and open-land searches.
98 test purchase operations were also carried out with local retailers to make sure they didn't sell knives to under-18s.
Those who failed were given extra training and guidance to help them meet legal requirements and prevent knives from getting into the wrong hands.
Superintendent Phil Mullally, Lead for Serious Violence and Knife Crime, said:
"Knife crime has absolutely no place in Merseyside. Every blade we remove from our streets is one less opportunity for harm, and we will continue to take a hard stance against those who carry or use knives.
"During this week of action, our officers carried out stop searches, executed warrants, and made arrests, clear evidence of our determination to tackle this issue head-on.
"Sceptre shines a spotlight on the work our officers do every single day – through enforcement, education, and engagement – to keep people safe. Our commitment doesn’t end with this campaign; investigations and proactive policing will continue to target offenders and protect our communities."