A knife amnesty bin has been set up at Oxclose Lane Police Station as part of national efforts to deter knife crime.
Police are urging people across Gedling borough to hand in knives and other weapons during Operation Sceptre – a national week of action.
An amnesty bin is now in place at the Arnold station until the end of the week.
Anyone wanting to drop a knife off at the amnesty bin is asked to package it up safely in a box, or wrapping it in bubble wrap.
During the previous Sceptre, in May, a total of 222 knives were handed in across Notts.
Machetes, samurai swords, flick knives and kitchen blades were all safely disposed of in amnesty bins.
Chief Inspector Kylie Davies said she wants to see the momentum continue this Sceptre, with the force’s knife crime lead urging people to hand over any unwanted or illegal weapons.
She said: “Every weapon taken off the streets is a positive development and makes our communities safer.
“It was pleasing to see so many people make use of our amnesty bin offering during the last Sceptre and we want to continue this momentum.”
People can hand in weapons without fear of prosecution by police during the campaign.
“If the main reason for people feeling hesitant is because they’re worried about getting into trouble, I can assure them that this will not be the case,” said Chief Inspector Davies.
“This initiative is not a trick. We want to take these blades and other offensive weapons off our streets and this amnesty makes that easier and more efficient.
“Knife crime has devastating consequences, so anything we can do to take these weapons out of harm’s way is a good thing and something we support as a force.”
