Ninja sword surrender and compensation scheme
Details of surrender and compensation arrangements under the ninja sword surrender scheme.
Applies to England and Wales
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| Total weapons surrendered | 3,942 (and this includes 142 weapons where compensation was not claimed) |
|---|---|
| Overall total claimed in compensation | £6,526.84 |
Only 2 retailers submitted compensation claims compared to 25 retailers who submitted claims during the zombie-style knives and machetes surrender and compensation scheme in 2024.
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Updates to this page
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An updated list of designated police stations has been published.
Update history
2025-11-03 09:30
Update on the scheme added.
2025-04-10 17:22
An updated list of designated police stations has been published.
2025-03-27 11:00
First published.