May 19, 2026 - 158 views
North Wales Police is supporting the latest phase of the national Operation Sceptre campaign with a week of action aimed at tackling knife crime and encouraging people to safely dispose of unwanted weapons.
It runs from Monday, May 18 to Sunday, May 24, 2026, aligning with Knife Crime Awareness Week.
Although knife crime remains comparatively low across North Wales, the force says it is committed to preventing offences and keeping communities safe through enforcement, education and partnership working.
Operation Sceptre is a bi-annual national initiative which supports year-round work carried out by officers, staff and volunteers to reduce knife crime and raise awareness of the dangers associated with carrying weapons.
Throughout the campaign, officers will carry out targeted operations, educational visits and engagement sessions with young people, while also working alongside retailers to help ensure knives are sold responsibly.
Community Safety Sergeant Claire Parry said every weapon removed from the streets could help prevent future harm.
She said: “Every knife taken off the streets makes our communities safer. Carrying a knife doesn’t protect you - it puts you at greater risk of harm.
“We want people to think twice, make the right choice, and use this week as an opportunity to hand in any unwanted knives or weapons. Together, with our partners and communities, we can stop knives from ruining lives.”
As part of the campaign, amnesty bins have been made available at police stations and recycling centres across the region, allowing members of the public to safely dispose of knives and other weapons anonymously.
Police station amnesty bins are located at stations in Wrexham, Mold, Deeside, Rhyl, Llandudno, Colwyn Bay, Bangor, Llangefni and Holyhead.
Additional bins are also available at recycling centres in Mochdre, Abergele, Denbigh, Ruthin, Rhyl, Bangor, Caernarfon, Harlech, Dolgellau, Gwalchmai, Penhesgyn, Wrexham, Plas Madog and Greenfield.
North Wales Police says the campaign forms part of its wider commitment to ensuring the region remains one of the safest places in the UK to live, work and visit.
