Operation Sceptre – combatting knife crime in Warwick areas

Operation Sceptre – combatting knife crime in Warwick areas

Operation Sceptre runs this week in Warwickshire as part of a national week of action.

You might see Police Officers carrying out activities including:

  • Weapon sweeps looking for knives hidden in public places
  • Test purchasing – checking that retailers are being responsible in only selling knives to people of the correct age
  • Officers using knife arches and knife wands to search for weapons
  • More officers at transport hubs including bus stations
  • Schools presentations – talking to children about knives
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