South Yorkshire Police have hailed the recovery of ten knives, three swords and a crossbow across Sheffield as a “fantastic success”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The unit performed 50 weapon sweeps and 152 searches as part of the national anti-knife crime campaign, Operation Spectre, which is held twice every year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Police units additionally seized 142 cannabis plants following four warrants, after conducting ten purchase tests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the campaign, which ran from 14-20 November, South Yorkshire police spoke with over 2,000 people across the city with the aim of reducing the amount of people involved in knife crime in the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Police officers visited seven schools which reached over 500 children and hosted 26 community meetings that engaged with a further 1,640 people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Detective Superintendent David Cowley led Operation Spectre and said the focus of the campaign was engagement in the community to alert people of the dangers and consequences of carrying knives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cThose who feel the need to carry knives in our communities are not only putting themselves at risk, but also other people, we are determined to get this message across.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Assistant Chief Constable Rick Alton has assured members of the public that tackling knife crime is not only a focus during Operation Spectre but is also a year-round priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are concerned about knife crime, please contact the police on 101 to report any instances in your area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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