Ninja Swords Surrendered During Amnesty

Seventeen ‘ninja’ swords were surrendered in Hertfordshire during a month-long national amnesty which ran during July.

The amnesty was carried out as part of a change in the law which came into force on 1 August, making these kinds of weapons illegal to own in the UK. As part of the surrender scheme owners were able to claim compensation for swords that met the criteria set out in the legislation.

Chief Superintendent Nev Hanks, who led the campaign, said: ‘It’s great to get these kinds of weapons out of general circulation, as since the law change it is now illegal for anyone to possess a weapon with a blade between 14 and 24 inches long, with a straight cutting edge, and a tanto-style point (angled tip), even if it is always left at home. If you have one it could lead to a prison sentence of up to six months, potentially increasing to two years under new measures.’

More information on the law change can be found at: Amnesty launched as part of mission to halve knife crime – GOV.UK

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