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Somerset Police make five arrests in week of action tackling knife crime Police across Somerset have taken part in a national week of action tackling knife crime, with five arrests being made and 26 knives being taken off the streets. The operation, called Operation Sceptre, was co-ordinated and led by the National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC), and brought police forces across the country together in a period of intensification to concentrate efforts on enforcement, education and engagement. The week’s operation resulted in: • 26 knives taken off the streets, 22 of which were surrende...

A TOTAL of 26 knives were taken off the streets of the Avon and Somerset Police area during a week-long clampdown. The force took part in the nationwide Operation Sceptre with the aim of reducing the number of people carrying knives. The initiative, co-ordinated and led by the National Police Chief’s Council brings police forces across the country together in a period of intensification to concentrate efforts on enforcement, education and engagement. From April 26 through to 2 May, officers across Avon and Somerset carried out a range of activities including: Educational visits to s...