Neighbourhood policing teams in Oxford have seized more than 70 weapons after a month long operation to tackle knife crime.
The Blackbird Leys and Barton neighbourhood teams have worked with local departments throughout the month to make the city safer.
During the month the neighbourhood teams seized more than 70 weapons, made 21 arrests and undertook 22 drug seizures.
Alongside this, they cleared a cannabis factory, worked to make local parks safer and conducted several school safety presentations.
A Thames Valley Police spokesperson said: “There is always more work to be done but thank you from us for your participation with the knife amnesty and to our partners in the council and schools for your support helping to make Oxford a safer place.”
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