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Ram-Raids Surge: Businesses Count Cost of Chaos
15 Nov
Summary
- Organised crime groups are behind a spate of planned ram-raids.
- Ram-raids have targeted businesses and cash machines across multiple counties.
- Longer nights may contribute to an uptick in ram-raid incidents.
Organised criminal groups are behind a recent spate of ram-raids targeting businesses and cash machines across several counties, causing significant damage and distress.
These meticulously planned attacks, often involving vehicle theft and disposal of stolen goods, have left a trail of destruction. Police acknowledge a potential increase in these incidents during autumn, attributing it to longer nights.
Victims include jewellers, village shops, and financial institutions, with cash machines being a particular target. Police are enhancing patrols in vulnerable locations and collaborating with various agencies to combat the crime.
Past initiatives, like the 'adopt an ATM' scheme, aimed to deter such raids. Law enforcement urges the public to report any suspicious activity to aid investigations.
Farmers are advised to secure machinery, while retail groups report reductions in crime due to safety investments and police partnerships.
