Teenagers damage machinery on farm and vandalise hive boxes killing more than 3,000 bees

Police Scotland Tayside said damage from the incident led to the deaths of more than 3,000 bees

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Teenagers damage machinery on farm and vandalise hive boxes killing more than 3,000 bees

Police Scotland Tayside have cautioned and charged four teenagers after killing more than 3,000 bees at a farm in Inchyra. Officers cautioned the four boys, aged between 15 and 13, after two separate...

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