We’re holding a weapons amnesty next week allowing people to hand in knives and other items without being prosecuted.
As well as knives, the amnesty will cover items such as knuckledusters, extendable batons, curved swords and zombie knives that have been made illegal to own.
The week-long amnesty starts on Monday (13 November) with bins at Thorpe Wood Police Station in Peterborough.
There will also be an amnesty bin at Gladstone Park Community Centre, Bourges Boulevard, on Tuesday (14 November) from 10am until 12pm.
Photo: Some of the items handed in during May’s amnesty
The weapons amnesty forms part of the national ‘Operation Sceptre’ week of action. It will also include extra police patrols in ‘hotspot’ areas, targeting those believed to be carrying knives, work in schools and with retailers selling knives. The week will be supported by officers, Specials and police cadets.
For more information on the amnesty visit our website. https://www.cambs.police.uk/news/cambridgeshire/news/2023/november/weapons-amnesty-next-week/
Kind regards,
Tim Goddard
Communications officer