Officers carry out proactive patrols as part of Operation Sheath

Officers from South West Edinburgh have been carrying out proactive patrols over the weekend as part of Operation Sheath. 

Operation Sheath is an initiative aimed at reducing knife related crime in SW Edinburgh.  

Last night Saturday 21^st September 2024 officers stopped numerous individuals and vehicles. 

As a result of this action two people were reporter for road traffic offences. 

One person was reported for drug driving. 

Three people were reported for drug offences and one person was arrested after being found in possession of a knife. 

Operation Sheath will run throughout September and October with further dedicated patrols and days of action planned. 

John Hislop

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John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.

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