Cops discover concealed kitchen knives during raid.

In an effort to combat the increasing issue of knife-related crimes, the NSW Police have recently carried out a major two-day operation across the state. The results of this operation have been significant, with a total of 70 individuals being arrested, including a 14-year-old, and 62 weapons being confiscated. These weapons ranged from kitchen knives to firearms and even a hatchet.

One particular instance that stands out is the arrest of a 20-year-old woman who was found in possession of a 20cm kitchen knife in her pants at a shopping center in Liverpool, located in Sydney's south-west. She was charged with several offenses, including intent to commit a serious crime and having a knife in public. Another 15-year-old boy was also charged after police discovered a kitchen knife in his pants and four other knives in his backpack in Mount Annan, situated in the south-west of Sydney. He was dealt with according to the young offenders act.

The operation, named Operation Foil, has resulted in over 350 charges being laid and more than 9000 people being searched. According to Superintendent Guy Magee, the main objective of this operation was to make the streets of NSW safer by taking dangerous weapons out of the hands of potentially high-risk individuals. "Operations like this are crucial in ensuring the safety of the public from those who may use these weapons to harm, intimidate or cause fear," stated Magee. The devastating consequences of knife violence for both victims and those carrying or using knives have been acknowledged, and the police are determined to make a difference.

In addition to Operation Foil, a concurrent operation, dubbed Operation Ares, was also carried out in high-density areas such as Parramatta, Wollongong, and Blacktown. This operation involved the use of wands to detect weapons, resulting in 55 arrests and 24 weapons being seized. As part of Operation Ares, a 16-year-old boy was charged after being found in possession of a knife, hatchet, and stolen items in Parramatta. In a separate incident, a 14-year-old boy was alleged to have thrown a knife into a drain on Darcy Street in Parramatta.

Despite the success of these operations, the NSW Police are still concerned about the number of individuals who choose to carry knives. "We will continue to run operations like this to ensure the safety of our community," added Magee. The message is clear - carrying a knife can have severe consequences for both the perpetrator and potential victims, and the police are determined to take a stand against this dangerous trend.

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