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Thieves jailed after stealing more than £40,000 from farm businesses and rural communities

The pair had targeted various farm businesses across the South of England including Sussex, Devon, Buckinghamshire and Bedfordshire

Chris Brayford
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"Farmers are hard-working people who are already facing significant financial struggles with soaring production costs."
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"Farmers are hard-working people who are already facing significant financial struggles with soaring production costs."

Two thieves have been jailed for more than two years after stealing more than £44,000 from farm businesses and rural properties across the South of England. Hertfordshire Constabulary confirmed Bill...

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