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Rural crime policy steps up protection for farmers

Welsh Government says greater collaboration wil help to tackle rising crime costs

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
A new three-year rural crime strategy has been unveiled by Welsh Government
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A new three-year rural crime strategy has been unveiled by Welsh Government

Farmers in Wales will receive greater crime protection under a new three-year strategy launched by the Welsh Government. Unveiling the policy at the Wales Wildlife & Rural Crime Conference this week,...

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