158 bladed articles surrendered and 26 arrests throughout the first week in Sussex of Op Sceptre

Engaging with the public, speaking to almost 2,000 schoolchildren and a visit from the policing and crime minister was some of the activity taking place during Op Sceptre in Sussex.

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Op Sceptre is a national intensification week which takes place twice a year to highlight the dangers of knife crime and bolsters the continuing work undertaken by the force under the name Op Safety.