A recent knife amnesty in Lincolnshire, linked to the national Operation Sceptre, resulted in the relinquishment of a notable amount of weapons at local police stations. Lincolnshire Police have reported that surrender bins stationed across the county gathered a significant number of knives, aiding ongoing attempts to address knife crime. Police officers further interacted with the community through visits to schools and colleges where they offered education on the risks of knife crime. Shops were also advised about legal obligations concerning the sale of bladed items. Metal detectors, configured in the form of knife arches, were strategically located in areas of high pedestrian traffic. This led to the retrieval of several knives during stop and search procedures.
This story was reworked by The Lincoln Post, based on the original reporting found on www.bbc.com.
