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Thieves jailed after stealing more than 拢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
clock 鈥� 3 min read
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"草榴社区 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 拢44,000 from farm businesses and rural properties across the South of England. Hertfordshire Constabulary confirmed Bill...

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