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Northumbria Police Makes 'Ninja Swords' Amnesty Plea Ahead of National Weapon Ban

  • Northumbria Police has urged owners to surrender 'Ninja swords' during July before the ban starts on August 1, 2025.
  • The ban, known as Ronan's Law, follows the 2022 murder of Ronan Kanda and outlaw the manufacture, sale, possession, and import of such swords.
  • A national month-long surrender and compensation scheme offers £5 per sword, with higher claims possible for verified owners surrendering before July 31.
  • Authorities advise wrapping swords securely and handing them in directly at police stations without unwrapping, assuring no prosecution for surrendered weapons.
  • After the surrender deadline, possession of ninja swords will be illegal, punishable by up to six months in prison, emphasizing the urgency to comply.
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Basingstoke GazetteBasingstoke Gazette
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Destroying antique swords would be 'morally disappointing,' says shop owner

Alan Stone, who runs Squirrels Antiques, has responded to the Hampshire Constabulary ninja sword amnesty.

·Basingstoke, United Kingdom
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Newark AdvertiserNewark Advertiser
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Call to hand in weapons as ‘ninja sword’ surrender begins

People are being urged to hand in soon-to-be outlawed ‘ninja swords’ as the force takes part in a national amnesty.

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Chester StandardChester Standard
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Month-long ninja sword amnesty launched in Chester ahead of law change

CHESTER residents are being urged to surrender any ‘ninja swords’ they may have during a month-long police amnesty.

·Chester, United Kingdom
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Gazette & HeraldGazette & Herald
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Ninja sword owners urged to surrender 'dangerous weapons' ahead of ban

Wiltshire Police has urged ninja sword owners to surrender their weapons.

·United Kingdom
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runcornandwidnesworld.co.ukruncornandwidnesworld.co.uk
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Month-long ninja sword amnesty launched in Runcorn and Widnes ahead of law change

RUNCORN and Widnes residents are being urged to surrender any ‘ninja swords’ they may have during a month-long police amnesty.

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Warrington GuardianWarrington Guardian
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Month-long ninja sword amnesty launched in Warrington ahead of law change

WARRINGTON residents are being urged to surrender any ‘ninja swords’ they may have during a month-long police amnesty.

·Warrington, United Kingdom
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News & Star broke the news in Cumbria, United Kingdom on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
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