Stevens Police Guns

Metropolitan Police Commisioner Sir John Stevens at a photo call at Scotland Yard in London, to show guns recovered by police, before they were destroyed by putting them into a metal shredder which crushes and chops them into tiny pieces. * Police say that their operations are seizing an average of 600 firearms a year, including Uzis, sawn-off shotguns and pistols. 11/1/02: Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir John Stevens was unveiling plans designed to tackle the menace of street crime. Sir John was revealing ways in which he intends to rein in street criminals in the capital while maintaining effective anti-terrorism policing following the events of September 11. The balance between ensuring the safety of London's most famous landmarks and cracking down on muggers is a difficult one for the Met but Sir John's new package of measures is expected to make a significant impact. (Photo by Peter Jordan - PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images)