Teen in Nottingham arrested after dangerous curved knife seized in parcel

A Nottingham-based 18-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to import an offensive weapon, namely a karambit knife, into the UK.

Officers from Nottinghamshire Police visited the 18-year-old’s address in Nottingham after a parcel containing a curved karambit knife (pictured) was seized by Border Force officials. The parcel was said to have been sent from France.

The teenager was arrested on suspicion of importing a prohibited weapon with intent to evade a prohibition / restriction. He was further arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class A drug.

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The teenager was arrested on Thursday evening and taken into custody for questioning. He was later bailed pending further investigation work.

Sergeant Jono Pothecary, who is leading the investigation, said: "As a police force we regularly work alongside UK Border Force to prevent packages containing illegal weapons from being delivered.

"We also carry out visits to the people who ordered the items to ensure they are held responsible for attempting to bring lethal weapons into our communities. Remember - just because something is for sale online, it does not mean it is legal to import into or own in this country."