Dear Resident,

As we continue to witness the concerning rise in knife crime incidents in both in our community and nationally, its imperative that we come together to address this issue. I want to take the time to tell you that North Wales Police will take robust action against those individuals that carry offensive weapons.

You can safely dispose of offensive weapons in the police amnesty bins at the station all year.

It is now an offence to possess in private, including your home items such as flick knives, knuckledusters, and telescopic truncheons.

There will also be changes to the process of buying knives online with enhanced age verification checks at point of sale and collection/delivery.

Please dispose of such items safely to reduce the risk of them being used as weapons

Please help prevent knife crime by reporting any concerns, including about how they are sold to the police or anonymously to CrimeStoppers.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Regards