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Police Scotland uses soil sampling to help fight rural crime

Police Scotland is working with partners to showcase how soil samples can be used as potential forensic opportunities to help tackle rural crime across the country

Mia Willemsen
News and business reporter
clock • 2 min read
Police Scotland uses soil sampling to help fight rural crime

Efforts to tackle rural crime across the country includes using soil samples as potential forensic opportunities. These methods can assist with preventing and investigating crimes, including thefts...

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