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# More than 1,000 knives recovered across Staffordshire as part of police campaign
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/more-than-1000-knives-recovered-across-staffordshire-as-part-of-police-campaign/
- Published: 2024-11-29T07:58:00.000Z
- Updated: 2024-11-28T09:43:32.000Z
- Description: Police say more than 1,000 knives have been recovered as part of a campaign across Staffordshire.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:53, News

POLICE say more than 1,000 knives have been recovered as part of a campaign across Staffordshire.

Ditch the Blade saw members of the public use surrender bins across the week-long initiative.

Staffordshire Police also worked with local councils to carry out “weapon sweeps” across areas of high footfall, as well as carrying out stop-and-search checks and giving educational talks.

Chief Inspector David Barrow said:

> “Knife crime is a complex issue that needs to be addressed as a collective effort, not just by police or local authorities alone.  
>  
> “It’s vital that enforcement is robust against those who are carrying knives, but wider education and support is delivered to those who are in high-risk groups nationally.  
>  
> “We want to stop people from carrying a knife in the first place and offer them the right support instead of dealing them with the offence after it has happened.  
>  
> “It’s pleasing to see a continued proactive approach with our partners to engage with people and businesses in Staffordshire about an issue which many of our communities have at the top of their priorities.  
>  
> “We’re being proactive each and every day with our partners in Staffordshire to tackle this issue as effectively as we can.”