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Beware of those metal thieves
A nationwide police operation has been put in place to target the epidemic of metal theft crimes that is sweeping the country.
In response farmers and smallholders are being warned to be extra vigilant when securing their premises to discourage intruders looking for high value "scrap" metal.
High energy prices and the growing demand for metal in developing countries such as India and China (which has forced steel prices to unprecedented levels) is thought to be the catalyst behind this outbreak of crimes, said to be costing the economy £360 million every year.
Thieves across the county are targeting public buildings, homes and businesses looking for valuable scrap' metal such as lead and copper from roofs and steel from domestic and commercial gates and fences.
10:10am Thursday 4th September 2008
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