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Title: Detectorists prosecuted in Northants Post by: cardiffian on December 21, 2012, 11:01:27 PM http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-20799549 (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-20799549) Title: Re: Detectorists prosecuted in Northants Post by: ysbytymike on December 21, 2012, 11:43:18 PM So nice to see 'officialdom' recognizing the distinction.
Quote "These are not people enjoying a hobby or professionals carrying out a careful study. They are thieves using metal detectors like a burglar uses a jemmy. [End Quote] Title: Re: Detectorists prosecuted in Northants Post by: Mike on December 22, 2012, 12:28:36 AM another paltry fine and sentence , >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: Detectorists prosecuted in Northants Post by: hotmill on December 22, 2012, 04:06:44 AM At least the article makes it clear that these guys were not your average metal detector Ists, and fair play to English heritage for emphasising that these were not responsible people enjoying a hobby but thieves using metal detectors as tools to steal.
Title: Re: Detectorists prosecuted in Northants Post by: Val Beechey on December 22, 2012, 10:08:16 AM Yes, there was a distinction made between the average, the professional and the thief but if you look beyond what you want to see it is still very damning for everyone.
Just what do you think they would make of any of our 'finds' if our houses were raided. Have to say they wouldn't make much of mine but I know many of you have made some very nice coin and artifact finds. Just another nail in the coffin for any credibility we may have as responsible detectorists. Very sad. :'( Val Title: Re: Detectorists prosecuted in Northants Post by: dances with badgers on December 22, 2012, 10:57:42 PM ooooh haa haa :o
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