Ilford police seize knuckle duster, knives and cannabis in stop and search campaign
Pictured are knives, cannabis and a knuckle duster that were all retrieved by polcie in Ilford as part of Operation Sceptre. Photo: Met Police. - Credit: Archant
A knuckle duster, knives and cannabis have all been seized as part of a police campaign in Ilford.
The items were retrieved by officers as part of Operation Sceptre - which is a Met wide operation.
A Met Police spokeswoman said that the initiative takes place across the year tackling knife crime and habitual knife carriers.
The last operation ended last week, (Sunday, February 18) however a police spokeswoman said that officers are committed to tackling knife crime at all times.
Ilford Town Police tweeted on Sunday, February 11 and said: “After finishing town centre duties we’ve been doing extra hours patrolling Clayhall, targeting those commiting crime in the ward.
Police also tweeted a photo of the knuckleduster and said: “Stop and search is again showing how important it is in tackling violent crime.
“This has been taken off the streets, preventing serious injury being caused.
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“One person also in police custody.”
