Thousands of weapons seized at city courthouses, officials say

[Rose Siding]

NEW YORK (AP) _ Thousands of dangerous weapons were carried to 28 state courthouses in the city last year and along with the recent courthouse shootings in Atlanta, they have prompted a review of courthouse security.

More than 8,375 guns, 29,347 knives and 25,000 scissors and razor blades were confiscated by court officers during metal detector screenings, the New York Post reported for Sunday editions.

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