Thames Valley Police launches Rural Crime Taskforce

Thames Valley Police has launched a Rural Crime Taskforce, in a bid to make the region a hostile place for those who commit rural crimes.

The taskforce consists of a team of dedicated officers, as well as intelligence support, who will work with partners, drone units, and the Joint Operations Unit with Hampshire to tackle serious and organised rural crime.

Rural crimes are offences that relate to farms, agriculture, wildlife, the environment and heritage sites where they are targeted due to their isolation or rural location.