These are some of the knives and drugs taken off the streets of Nottingham last month by a specialist policing team.
The force’s knife crime team made 22 arrests following 55 stop and searches during their September patrols in the city centre and neighbouring areas, including Radford, St Ann’s and Clifton.
Five knives were recovered, alongside 27 drug seizures and 11 stops that resulted in suspected criminal cash being seized.
The results are thanks to targeted patrols and the use of the latest intelligence to identify suspects who could be carrying a weapon.
The approach has resulted in blades being found that might otherwise have gone undetected.
Being out on the streets has also led to the team identifying other offences, including drug dealing and traffic offences, although targeting knife crime remains their number one priority.
Chief Inspector Kylie Davies, the force’s knife crime lead, said:
“These are further fantastic results for the team, which remains integral to our efforts as part of Operation Reclaim in the city centre.
“The team’s regular patrols also include areas around the city where they utilise methods to identify knife carriers and keep our streets safer.
“Reducing knife crime is a force priority, and the team’s proactive uniformed and plain-clothes patrols, stop and searches and weapons seizures are a vital element of these efforts.
“Their work allows us to stay one step ahead of those willing to put themselves and others at risk by carrying a knife.
“Having this visible presence on the streets can have a real impact in helping to deter this type of criminality, while allowing us to rapidly respond to any offences that take place.”
