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To day officers from Knightsbridge and Belgrave ward carried our weapon sweeps in the Belgravia area with negative results. This all to-do with op Sceptre. please read below Why Operation Sceptre Matters Reduces Violence: Taking knives and offensive weapons off the streets helps reduce the risk of violence, serious injury, and fatal stabbings.Prevention: The educational aspect helps young people understand the real consequences of carrying a knife — it’s not just “protection.”Public Trust / Engagement: Giving people a way to surrender weapons anonymously (amnesty bins) can build trust and also remove a barrier to getting knives off the streets.Partnerships: The operation isn’t just policing — it works with schools, local businesses, VRUs, and communities for long-term impact.Data & Intelligence: These operations generate intelligence, showing where weapons are hidden or carried; that helps future policing. 
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