Samurai swords, daggers, machetes and even a meat cleaver were just some of the weapons destroyed as part of a new partnership to crack down on knife crime across areas such as Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire.
The collaboration between Dyfed-Powys Police and waste management company Cwm Environmental ensures seized knives are safely and responsibly destroyed.
It is the first time the force has worked in partnership with the Carmarthenshire-based company and marks a significant step forward in the force’s ongoing efforts to tackle knife crime on our streets and enhance community safety.
The knives were safely collected by Cwm Environmental this month and included a substantial number of weapons that have been handed in to the force voluntarily through various amnesty collections.
Detective Chief Inspector Rhys Jones said: “Dyfed-Powys Police seize a variety of knives either as part of a crime or as part of an amnesty and have teamed up with Cwm Environmental and Carmarthenshire County Council to ensure their safe disposal.
“Every knife we take off our streets represents a potential life saved. By working in partnership with Cwm Environmental we will ensure these dangerous items are not only seized but destroyed in a safe and responsible way with the aim of making Dyfed-Powys a safter place to live,” he added.
As a zero-landfill business, Cwm Environmental focuses on innovative ways to reduce waste and create positive environmental change.
At its flagship reuse village, Canolfan Eto, refurbished items such as bikes, toys, and vintage furniture are given a second life.
Sean Gallagher, managing director of Cwm Environmental, said: “We are committed to supporting initiatives that enhance the safety and wellbeing of our communities. Partnering with Dyfed-Powys Police to responsibly dispose of seized knives or through their knife amnesty is an important part of that commitment.”
The collaboration between Dyfed-Powys Police and waste management company Cwm Environmental ensures seized knives are safely and responsibly destroyed.
It is the first time the force has worked in partnership with the Carmarthenshire-based company and marks a significant step forward in the force’s ongoing efforts to tackle knife crime on our streets and enhance community safety.
The knives were safely collected by Cwm Environmental this month and included a substantial number of weapons that have been handed in to the force voluntarily through various amnesty collections.
Detective Chief Inspector Rhys Jones said: “Dyfed-Powys Police seize a variety of knives either as part of a crime or as part of an amnesty and have teamed up with Cwm Environmental and Carmarthenshire County Council to ensure their safe disposal.
“Every knife we take off our streets represents a potential life saved. By working in partnership with Cwm Environmental we will ensure these dangerous items are not only seized but destroyed in a safe and responsible way with the aim of making Dyfed-Powys a safter place to live,” he added.
As a zero-landfill business, Cwm Environmental focuses on innovative ways to reduce waste and create positive environmental change.
At its flagship reuse village, Canolfan Eto, refurbished items such as bikes, toys, and vintage furniture are given a second life.
Sean Gallagher, managing director of Cwm Environmental, said: “We are committed to supporting initiatives that enhance the safety and wellbeing of our communities. Partnering with Dyfed-Powys Police to responsibly dispose of seized knives or through their knife amnesty is an important part of that commitment.”
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