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Police scan more than 15,000 people for weapons in Far North

Police data shows more than 15,000 people have been scanned for weapons in Queensland's Far North since Jack's Law became permanent. Officers have seized 129 items considered weapons and charged 241 people with 378 offences linked to the reforms. The law is named after 17-year-old Jack Beasley, who was fatally stabbed at Surfers Paradise in 2019. Police say the scans aim to prevent violence and reduce knife crime. Government ministers and local MPs have praised the results.

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Knife scanning powers made permanent

NSW Police have gained permanent powers to stop and scan people for knives in public places, after new laws passed State Parliament last week. The laws make permanent a knife scanning trial that began in 2024. Police can now declare designated areas, including major entertainment venues, for up to 24 hours. Since April 2023, police have seized more than 15,000 knives from public places. Minister Yasmin Catley said the powers had been made permanent and stronger.

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Butter knives, kitchen scissors among items surrendered to machete bins

Victoria's machete amnesty cost $6.55 million, about half the projected $13 million, according to the ABC. Inmates at Mount Gambier Prison built the 75 blue surrender bins, for which the government paid G4S $925,000. Surrendered items included butter knives and kitchen scissors. The Department of Justice and Community Safety says 18,031 weapons were handed in, including machetes from retailers. The government says unspent funds went to police and Protective Services Officers in shopping centres.

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Police scan more than 15,000 people for weapons in Far North

Knife scanning powers made permanent

Butter knives, kitchen scissors among items surrendered to machete bins