Criminals causing 'fear and intimidation' in farming community as police collaborate to help protect agricultural machinery

Gloucestershire Police and Crime Commissioner Chris Nelson said the farming community is facing 'fear and intimidation' from organised criminals

Gloucestershire Police has collaborated with a vehicle tracking service to tackle the scourge of agricultural machinery theft in farming communities. They have joined forces with AX Track, which works with insurers to locate stolen vehicles.

"As a result, farming communities are facing fear and intimidation from groups of criminals." Neil Thomas, director of investigative services at AX Track, said the initiative would help make a 'real contribution' to reducing rural theft in Gloucestershire.