Teen beauty spot drinkers are ramblers, not rebels
- Dave Burrows
Scrap metal thieves face police action in Mid Wales crackdown
Thursday 1st December 2011, 10:59AM GMT.
Police in Mid Wales have launched a major crackdown on scrap metal thefts in the area following a rise in reported theft incidents in recent weeks.
Vehicles will be stopped by police and visits will be carried out at scrap metal collectors and yards as part of Operation Beagle.
Officers want to reduce the chances of break-ins and thefts taking place. The operation is being run by Dyfed-Powys Police, Powys County Council, Environment Agency Wales and Mid & West Wales Fire and Rescue Service.
Sian George, Dyfed-Powys Police spokeswoman, said: “An increase in the demand for metals such as copper and lead has led in recent months to metal theft becoming an increasing crime trend across the area.
“We experience metal theft crime ranging from the theft of copper cables, piping, wiring and tanks, lead, fencing, railings, gates, drain covers, catalytic converters and scrap vehicles.
“Partners in the project are targeting illegal waste carriers and scrap metal collectors as well as reducing the opportunity for thieves to sell on or dispose of stolen metal items by working with local scrap merchants to ensure they comply with the law and identify potential thieves.
“Any help the public can give through extra vigilance and reporting any suspicious behaviour to the police in-cluding vehicle registration numbers and descriptions of individuals suspected of metal theft is crucial. If an incident is ongoing please call 999 or in a non-emergency call 0845 330 2000.”
Sponsored Links
UK News
Most Commented
- Leader: Hospital parking suggestion simply nonsense
- Leader: Crimewave goes up with the mercury
- MP Owen Paterson opposed to same-sex marriages
- Teen beauty spot drinkers are ramblers, not rebels
- Letter: Who will foot public sector bill?
- Hospital 18-week waiting list down to 800
- Parking zones fear for Shropshire hospital workers
Shropshire Star on Twitter
Keep updated with the latest breaking news and content on our Twitter feed.
Lifestyle
Interactive Dining Out map
Hundreds of reviews by the Shropshire Star and Express & Star's teams to help you decide where to eat.
LIVE traffic updates
Road, rail and airport - latest
Our new, live traffic and travel updates service - check before you set out.
OUR NEW APP
Get the new Shropshire Star app
Download the Shropshire Star’s new app to your iPad or iPhone to get one week of access to our digital newspapers absolutely FREE.
shropshirestar.com
Popular sections
Useful links
