Quad bike thieves cashing in on 'ready-made illicit market'

Supply shortages in new and second-hand quad bikes have fuelled a spike in thefts, with criminals more ‘slick, determined and prolific’ than before. 

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
clock • 3 min read
Quad bike thieves cashing in on 'ready-made illicit market'

Supply shortages in new and second-hand quad bikes have fuelled a spike in thefts, with criminals more slick, determined and prolific than before. Rural insurers have warned farmers to be vigilant and...

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