New initiative launched to crackdown on fuel thieves

Police have teamed up with a diesel dye company in a bid to put a stop to fuel thieves causing misery to local businesses.

Officers from the Worksop Neighbourhood Policing team alongside our rural crime lead, Police and Crime Commissioner, and representatives from the dye company Exocet, met with farmers, haulage companies, and businesses who are often the victims of fuel theft.

The initiative has one aim – to help prevent and deter criminals from stealing fuel from businesses.

After recognising the challenges faced in rural areas where offenders on quad bikes wreak havoc stealing diesel, damaging crops, and fencing – a new idea was formed to join forces with a diesel dye company.