Cowage Farm in Foxley, England, became a crime scene when equipment, including GPS systems, were stolen from farm vehicles. Farmer Tom Collins expressed anxiety knowing criminals could observe the tractors' locations. This feeling of unease reflects a broader trend among British farmers who face increasing thefts amidst subsidy changes and inflation. Organized criminal gangs are using advanced technology to target valuable farm equipment, indicating a shift towards more sophisticated and planned thefts, highlighting the need for greater security measures in rural areas.
It gives you the creeps, he said. That sense of unease seems to be growing among British farmers.
Some equipment, the police say, is stolen to order and moved abroad.
They specialize in shipping equipment from A to B.
Farms can be lucrative targets for thieves, because of the value of their vehicles and equipment.
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