Knife crime is being targeted by West Norfolk police in a special-week-long campaign code-named Operation Sceptre.
Starting from September 15, you will be able to hand over knives without being prosecuted at any police station or public inquiry office.
They will also be carrying out patrols targeting people who carry them and will be carrying out spot-checks at shops to make sure knives are not being sold to under-18s.
Throughout 2020, there were 323 offences involving knives or bladed weapons including possession, assault, robbery and criminal damage, which is a drop of around 50 per cent.
Inspector Ian Cox from Norfolk Police said: “Whilst we have seen a reduction in knife crime, it’s important we acknowledge the national lockdowns during the coronavirus pandemic will have had an impact. Norfolk does not have a big knife crime problem, but we have had incidents involving knives and we have seen the impact it can have on victims, their families and the wider community.
“It is important that we prevent knife crime from happening in the first place. The majority of the public do not carry them but I would urge anyone who does to make a positive change and help stop knife crime.
“If you are caught carrying a knife you will be arrested and prosecuted, regardless of whether you say it was for your own protection or you were carrying it for someone else. Possession of a knife alone can carry a prison sentence of up to four years and should it be used in violent crime you will spend a considerable amount of time in prison.
“By carrying a knife, you also put yourself in much greater danger, and more likely to become involved in a violent situation and get injured yourself.”