South Wales Police are taking part in a national surrender scheme throughout July, ahead of ninja swords being banned from 1 August 2025. This will make it illegal to possess, manufacture, import or sell the deadly weapons.
Anyone in possession of such a weapon in South Wales is being urged to attend Swansea Central, Neath, Bridgend, Barry, Cardiff Bay, Merthyr Tydfil or Pontypridd Police Stations to surrender it safely.
During the surrender period throughout July, those handing in ninjas swords can remain anonymous unless they wish to claim compensation.
Superintendent Donna Llewellyn, South Wales Police knife crime lead, said: “We understand there may be a lack of awareness about the legality of different weapons, or a lack of understanding about how best to dispose of them.
“The surrender provides a safe means to give up these weapons and avoids the risk of them falling into the wrong hands.”
