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Metal detectors to go nationwide

Discussion in 'On Track.' started by stepney60, Apr 2, 2006.

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    The use of metal detectors to catch people carrying knives is to be extended by British Transport Police across the UK, the BBC has learned.

    Operation Shield was launched in London two months ago to target those carrying knives on the Tube network and trains.

    Police with stop-and-search powers and sniffer dogs use mobile airport-style scanners to check passengers. Since it began, almost 10,000 people have been scanned, 100 have been arrested and 68 knives seized.

    The initiative is already up and running in Liverpool. It is due to start in Birmingham this month and in north-east England in May, and will eventually be used UK-wide.


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