Published: Wednesday, 7th May, 2008 10:35
Airport detectors at Largs station
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Operation Shield ... A high profile security operation took place at Largs Railway Station this week.
A total of 97 people were scanned by mobile metal detectors. No-one was arrested during the operation which has been hailed as a success by both BTP and Strathclyde Police.
Officers utilised portable walk-through archway metal detectors, similar to those used at airports, and hand held devices to detect and deter knife carrying on the rail network.
Passengers were encouraged to walk through the metal detectors with a team of officers from both BTP and Strathclyde Police on hand to apprehend anyone found in possession of a knife or any other weapon.
Superintendent Ronnie Mellis, Area Commander for the Scottish area of BTP said: “The metal detectors have already proved to be an extremely useful additional tool in detecting and deterring anyone who thinks they can carry weapons on the rail network. We are pleased that we are able to work with Strathclyde Police to ensure members of the public can travel without disruption or the fear of becoming a victim of crime.”
“Operation Shield is BTP’s national campaign to deter knife crime on the rail network and the metal detectors can be deployed anywhere in the country. It has been successful in removing hundreds of knives and other weapons from the railway since it was first introduced.
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