Crackdown On Metal Detecting Criminals

[Kev]

 

A CAMPAIGN has been launched to combat criminals who steal from historic buildings and wreck archaeological dig sites.

The initiative aims to clamp down on practices such as "nighthawking" where thieves use metal detectors to find buried historic objects.

It will also focus on damage caused to the historic environment by fire, graffiti and vehicles, and architectural thefts of items ranging from stone walls to vintage street signs and unlawful alteration and demolition of listed buildings.

The campaign is being led by Chief Constable of Lincolnshire Police Richard Crompton, who is also the national lead at the Association of Police Officers in tackling heritage crime.

http://www.thisislincolnshire.co.uk/crime/Detecting-nighthawks-steal-history/article-3217356-detail/article.html

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yes and in the same week said they are getting rid of ten thousand police officers.work that one out .what a government

[dances with badgers]

watch out for the plastic plod detecting squad