The police in Buckinghamshire revealed how many knives were handed in during a crime reduction operation.  

As part of Thames Valley Police’s Operation Sceptre, people with unwanted knives could volunteer the blades into an ‘amnesty box’ instead of discarding them on the streets.

Hundreds of knives were dropped in the boxes across Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire.

TVP’s tactical lead for knife crime Chief Inspector Chris Young said: “During the week of action, there has been an increased police presence in our communities, with officers engaging with the businesses, young people and working in partnership to disrupt crime and reduce the threat of knife crime.

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“I would like to thank everyone who has supported this week of action and all those who continue to support us to tackle knife crime and make our communities a safer place.”

In Buckinghamshire alone 88 knives and blades were handed in during the national week of action from November 14 to November 20.

Thames Valley Police has permanent knife amnesty bins at police stations.

Anyone wishing to report a knife related crime to the police can do so online, by calling 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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