Residents in Lanarkshire urged to cash in on lethal weapons that will be outlawed later this year

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Residents in Lanarkshire are being forewarned that there are a host of weapons that are currently legal to own that will fall foul of the law from December 1 this year.Police Scotland has published a list of 21 lethal items, including knuckle dusters, “zombie” knives, and certain other blades, that will soon be illegal to own in your own home, and are urging members of the public to hand them in to them by September 30 to qualify for compensation.It is already a criminal offence to possess any of the weapons on the list in public.

Listed items include blowpipes; flick knives; butterfly knives; and death stars, which are made to be thrown.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The Scottish Government is offering recompense under the Surrender and Compensation Scheme for knives and bladed weapons to anyone handing in any of the listed weapons, as long as the value - or combined value - of the weapon or weapons is £30 or more.

They have to be handed in to a listed police station by the closing date to qualify for compensation. A claim form also has to be filled in which can be downloaded before attending at a police station, and any claim must be accompanied by documentation such as proof of ownership and photo ID.Any applicable weapons handed in after this date will be subject to confiscation and owners