FOI 464730
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REFERENCE NO: 464730
I write in connection with your request for information which was received on 20th March 2026. Please find below the response to your request:
How many weapons were seized/recovered from: a) stop and searches, b) searches requiring a warrant, c) amnesties, and d) weapon sweeps during the most recent Operation Sceptre campaign, held 17-23 November 2025?
Please note I am only seeking information of any weapons seized/ recovered during the period 17th November to 23rd November 2025.
Reply
West Mercia Police have conducted searches and can confirm that the following have been recorded on our property system as being seized in relation to Op Spectre during the period between 17/11/2025 and 23/11/202 and are broken down as follows:
- a) stop and searches
- 4
- b) searches requiring a warrant
- 5
- c) amnesties
- 20
- d) weapon sweeps
- 2
Caveat: It is possible that other knives have been disposed anonymously; however, as they are not entered onto the property system, we do not have the details.
Further information on West Mercia and Op Sceptre is available here: Nearly 300 knives surrendered during Sceptre week of action | West Mercia Police