Cumbria Police supporting national 'Ninja Sword' amnesty ahead of ban
From August 1, it will be illegal to possess, sell, make or import the weapon. Those who currently possess a Ninja sword will not be permitted to keep it once the order comes into effect, unless a specific legal defence applies.
Ninja Swords are a sword which has length of at least 14 inches, but no more than 24 inches in length. The sword must have the following:
• A primary straight cutting edge
• A secondary straight cutting edge
• A blunt spine
• And either a tanto style point or a reversed tanto style point
A spokesperson for Cumbria Police said: 'Ahead of the ban coming into place, a surrender scheme is taking place from today until July 31 to allow people to hand them in.
'Please follow guidance on the Home Office website and have the relevant paperwork completed before handing in the swords before visiting a police station.'
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'Ninja Swords' can be handed in at the following police stations throughout July in the following locations:
Cumberland:
Carlisle
Whitehaven
Workington
Westmorland and Furness:
Barrow
Kendal
Penrith – Hunter Lane
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