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‘You Will Be Caught’: NSW Seize 91 Knives, and Machetes Under New Wanding Powers

Police have scanned more than 4,000 people for knives and dangerous weapons using electronic metal detecting ‘wands.’
‘You Will Be Caught’: NSW Seize 91 Knives, and Machetes Under New Wanding Powers
A supplied undated image obtained Saturday, June 19, 2021 shows a knife seized by NSW Police. AAP Image/Supplied by NSW Police
Monica O’Shea
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New South Wales (NSW) police have seized more than 90 knives, machetes, and other dangerous weapons off the streets under the government’s new wanding powers.

The new knife scanning legislation providing police with the power to use handheld scanners to search for knives came into force on Dec. 9, 2024.
Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]