Knife surrender bins in place as Humberside Police launch Operation Sceptre
Weapons can be disposed of in several locations around East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Last updated 14th Nov 2022
A national campaign to tackle knife crime is being backed by Humberside Police this week.
Operation Sceptre is aiming to make our streets safer, with surrender bins in place throughout this week.
Between 14th and 20th November, people will be able to hand in knives, bladed weapons and offensive weapons in police stations around the region.
Knife bins will be placed outside of the following stations: Goole, Bridlington, Grimsby, Barton, Pocklington, Clough Road, Osborne Street, Beverley, and Scunthorpe.
Following legislation, brought in on the 14 July 2021, it is illegal to own certain items including knuckle dusters, zombie knives and throwing stars – even within a private dwelling.
Superintendent Lee Edwards is leading this November’s operation, he said, “Operation Sceptre is rolled out across the country twice a year with an aim to reduce the number of people carrying weapons, especially young people.
“Knife crime presents very real dangers and puts people at risk of serious harm."
“We will be providing knife bins throughout the week in a number of police stations across the force, where members of the public can anonymously and safely hand in weapons to remove these from our streets."
“Our message to those who carry a knife – or those who are thinking of carrying a knife – this does not protect you. It makes you more vulnerable and places you in greater danger of serious harm.
“I am also wishing to reassure the public that we do not have an escalating knife problem in our area but it is vital to raise awareness of the dangers of knife crime, one young life saved through this scheme is worth everything.”