Crackdown on Youth Violence
A team dedicated to tackling knife crime and serious youth violence has recovered over 450 weapons and made almost 800 arrests in the last 12 months.
West Midlands Police’s specialist Project Guardian Taskforce has carried out nearly 30,000 hours of active patrols across the region since last October, leading to the recovery of a range of weapons and hundreds of arrests.
- 14 zombie knives
- 4 spears
- 1 crossbow
- 1 machete
- 1 taser
- PAVA spray
The team has also been taking action to combat the sale of weapons via social media, including charging three teenagers in connection with an investigation into the sale of zombie knives.
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Author's summary: Police seize 450 weapons, make 800 arrests.
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