This week as part of Op Sceptre a national initiative around knife crime Devon and Cornwall Police are offering people the opportunity to surrender their knives at local police stations.
Knife surrender bins have been made available across Devon and Cornwall at local police stations.
To find out where your nearest knife surrender bin check with your local police station by visiting: dc.police.uk/PEO
Knives can also be disposed of at recycling centres. Please check with your local council.
Also frontline police officers in Devon & Cornwall Police have been equipped with a knife arch to help target knife carriers and seize concealed weapons as part of a national crackdown on knife crime.
The knife arch will be used at known high-risk locations, but also as an engagement tool to help raise awareness around the dangers of knife carrying and educate young people at schools and colleges to prevent knife crime.
The Force will also work with partners in locations such as train stations, licensed premises and shopping centres to engage with the public.
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