'Thieves' due to appear in court over farming machinery burglaries

Eight men and a woman have been charged with conspiracy to commit burglary with intent to steal

Chris Brayford
clock • 1 min read
The thieves reportedly stole agricultural machinery and quad bikes
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The thieves reportedly stole agricultural machinery and quad bikes

Police have charged nine people following a spate of agricultural machinery burglaries in Wales. North Wales Police's Serious Organised Crime Unit and the Rural Crime team executed a number of warrants...

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