Charity Crimestoppers has appealed to rural communities to help stop the theft of valuable farm equipment by organised criminal gangs in Hampshire.
These gangs are stealing tractors, quad bikes, and other farming equipment, damaging farmers' livelihoods and funding serious crimes like drug dealing and human trafficking.
Crimestoppers urges locals to be alert for suspicious activity, including:
Farmers and landowners are advised to take preventive measures, such as creating an asset log, recording equipment details, and storing GPS units securely.
Crimestoppers is urging locals to be on high alert for suspicious activity.
Author's summary: Criminal gangs steal farm equipment in Hampshire, funding serious crimes.