Revenue seize sword umbrella and ninja weapons at mail centre

One of the weapons seized at the Midlands Mail Centre is described as a 'sword umbrella'. File picture

Revenue officers have seized Ninja swords, a machete-like Nepalese knife, switchblade knives and a “sword umbrella” during examinations of parcels over the past week.

The collection of potentially deadly weapons were identified and confiscated in checks in the Midlands Mail Centre.