Samurai swords, daggers, machetes and even a meat cleaver were just some of the weapons destroyed as part of a new partnership to crack down on knife crime across areas such as Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire.<br />The collaboration between Dyfed-Powys Police and waste management company Cwm Environmental ensures seized knives are safely and responsibly destroyed. <br />It is the first time the force has worked in partnership with the Carmarthenshire-based company and marks a significant step forward in the force’s ongoing efforts to tackle knife crime on our streets and enhance community safety. <br />The knives were safely collected by Cwm Environmental this month and included a substantial number of weapons that have been handed in to the force voluntarily through various amnesty collections. <br />Detective Chief Inspector Rhys Jones said: “Dyfed-Powys Police seize a variety of knives either as part of a crime or as part of an amnesty and have teamed up with Cwm Environmental and Carmarthenshire County Council to ensure their safe disposal. <br />“Every knife we take off our streets represents a potential life saved. By working in partnership with Cwm Environmental we will ensure these dangerous items are not only seized but destroyed in a safe and responsible way with the aim of making Dyfed-Powys a safter place to live,” he added.<br />As a zero-landfill business, Cwm Environmental focuses on innovative ways to reduce waste and create positive environmental change. <br />At its flagship reuse village, Canolfan Eto, refurbished items such as bikes, toys, and vintage furniture are given a second life.<br />Sean Gallagher, managing director of Cwm Environmental, said: “We are committed to supporting initiatives that enhance the safety and wellbeing of our communities. Partnering with Dyfed-Powys Police to responsibly dispose of seized knives or through their knife amnesty is an important part of that commitment.”<br />
