A record amount of knives, machetes and zombie knives have been seized in one state, with most taken from known criminals and youth gang members.

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More than 15,000 weapons have been taken off Victoria's streets so far in 2025, an average of 47 per day.

It is the second consecutive year the record was smashed, most weapons were taken during searches related to known offenders and police also targeted youth gang members.

Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Mike Bush said there was no place for knives and machetes at shopping centres, bus stops or

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