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Farmers urged to be vigilant as shooting season sparks rural crime rise

Police warn of an increase in criminal activity such as trespassing, poaching, burglary and vandalism

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
Warning for farmers as shooting season heralds rural crime spree
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Warning for farmers as shooting season heralds rural crime spree

Landowners are being urged to step-up security as shooting season sparks rise in rural crime. Police in Hampshire said the coming season could see an increase in criminal activity such as trespassing,...

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