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The Scale of the Problem: Thousands of Machetes on the Streets
Statistics are cited to underline the gravity of the issue. Last year alone, authorities confiscated 15,000 machetes across Melbourne. Mark Nicholson highlights this staggering figure and emphasizes that the number of weapons still out there is likely much larger.
He humorously admits, "I wouldn't be giving my machete in," implying that it might be more about personal protection than surrender. This comments subtly on the seriousness of the problem, raising questions about what genuine solutions might look like in the face of widespread illegal weapon possession.