Knives taken off North Hampshire streets
Police say three knife bins have had nearly 300 blades placed in them
Last updated 16th Nov 2021
Hampshire Police is supporting the national week of action to tackle knife crime, #OpSceptre.
During the week, they are encouraging people to use weapon surrender bins in a bid to remove knives from our streets.
Once deposited in the bin, the blade will become secure until it is removed by professionals.
Last month, Police say they were pleased to see the bins being used at the Yateley Town Council offices and at Aldershot Police Station.
Seventy blades - 40 in Yateley (left picture) and 30 in Aldershot (right picture) - were safely deposited in bins during October.
There is also another knife bin on Totland Close in Farnborough.
A total of 282 knives have been surrendered in all three bins so far this year.
Each bin has been specifically designed to offer maximum safety.