Surrender ninja swords safely in new amnesty bin

An amnesty bin designed for the safe disposal of ninja swords has been installed in Willesden.

The launch of the new bin in Willesden Community Gardens in Denzil Road near The College of North West London follows the recent ban on ninja swords in the UK.

Funded by the Home Office, this dedicated bin adds to the seven existing knife amnesty bins across the borough. The ninja sword bin offers a safe and anonymous way to surrender illegal weapons.

The ninja sword amnesty bin features a specialised chute at the top built to accommodate larger weapons, including ninja swords and machetes. A separate slot is also available for disposing of standard knives.

Councillor Harbi Farah, Cabinet Member for Safer Communities, Jobs and Skills, said: “This new bin provides residents with a safe and discreet way to surrender dangerous and now-illegal weapons. If you or someone you know is in possession of a ninja sword, please take this opportunity to dispose of it responsibly. Every weapon taken off the streets helps make our community safer.”

How to Surrender a Weapon Safely:

If you need to carry a weapon to an amnesty bin, make sure to:

• Wrap the item securely in several layers of cardboard or thick paper.
• Completely cover the blade or sharp edges.
• Seal the package tightly with strong adhesive tape to ensure it cannot be easily accessed or removed during transport.
  
  All amnesty bins are designed for anonymous disposal.
  
  To find the location of your nearest knife or weapon amnesty bin, visit:
  www.brent.gov.uk/knifeamnesty