Episode
Met Police Crack Down on Knife Crime
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- Jun 2, 2026
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- 109
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Summary
London’s Met Police just wrapped up a two-week blitz on knife crime called Operation Sceptre, arresting 243 people and seizing 159 knives — a 67% jump in arrests since last time. Using data to pinpoint high-risk individuals, they combined tech-driven intel with traditional policing, including 77 stop-and-searches and undercover shop tests. Officials say knife crime dropped 17% last year, crediting smarter targeting and smarter deployment. Commanders stress every knife taken off the streets could save a life — and urge communities to report tips. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/494bdf9b3bebc8a7