Police seize 100 knives and arrest 10 in North Yorkshire crackdown

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 14:02 · Archive

North Yorkshire Police arrested ten people and seized more than 100 knives in a 24-hour operation across coastal towns and Ryedale.

North Yorkshire Police arrested ten people and seized 101 suspected knives and weapons during a 24-hour operation spanning 14 to 15 October. The crackdown, named Operation Tornado, focused on Ryedale, Scarborough, Whitby and Filey. Officers also recovered Class A drugs and approximately £2,500 in cash.

The operation included executing warrants at a business on Foreshore Road, Scarborough, and at connected premises in the town. In Malton, officers executed a warrant at a property in Honeysuckle Street, where they recovered about eight grams of suspected Class A drugs, cash, weighing scales, deal bags and a mobile phone. Police said inquiries remain ongoing to determine what offences may have been committed in relation to items recovered.

North Yorkshire Police's deputy chief constable, Scott Bisset, joined officers throughout the operation. 'Knife crime ruins lives,' he said. 'While thankfully incidents remain relatively low in North Yorkshire, we know that carrying a knife can have devastating consequences, which is why we are relentless in pursuing those who choose to carry weapons and commit crime.' Officers also carried out community engagement at Scarborough Hospital and Gladstone Primary School, speaking to young people about the dangers and consequences of carrying knives.

How it is being reported

• More than 100 knives seized and 10 arrests amid police crackdown in North YorkshireTen people have been arrested and more than 100 knives seized as part of a 24-hour crime crackdown by police on the North Yorkshire coast.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 15 Oct, 13:22
• More than 100 knives seized and 10 arrests amid police crackdown in North YorkshireTen people have been arrested and more than 100 knives seized as part of a 24-hour crime crackdown by police on the North Yorkshire coast.The Press (York) · 15 Oct, 13:22

In this story: North Yorkshire Police · Scott Bisset · Scarborough · Whitby · Filey · Ryedale · Malton

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