Op Sceptre

Good evening,

Stockport Central Neighbourhood Policing Team are currently organising this years Operation Sceptre initiative.

This will take place between 18th-25th May 2026

The Operation Sceptre week of action will highlight the selling of knives (including in the online space) and officers will be working with partners to engage retailers and highlight the ways in which they can be more vigilant to ensure knives are sold responsibly.

GMP will also be spreading awareness of the Forever Amnesty surrender bins, which are permanently located in police stations across Greater Manchester, all year round. Anyone can surrender a knife anonymously in these bins with no questions asked. Details of opening times for these police stations can be found here: Forever Amnesty | Greater Manchester Police (gmp.police.uk)

GMP will also continue working closely with a range of partner agencies, including the Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit, to make referrals into support services and ensure victims of serious violence are supported.

Please keep an eye out for future Bee In The Loop posts which will highlight events taking place to assist in reducing knife crime and educating the public on the dangers of carrying these weapons.

If you are aware of any person who you believe has a knife in their possession please consider reporting this to Greater Manchester Police on 101 or via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111

Regards

Stockport Town Centre Policing Team