2022 UK farm GPS thefts rise 15% to £1.8m, North Yorkshire Police use DNA marking systems to protect devices.

Organised crime gangs are targeting farms across the UK for high-value GPS systems, with thefts increasing 15% to £1.8m in 2022. North Yorkshire Police's Rural Task Force is using DNA marking systems to protect GPS devices on farms in the region, distributing free SelectaDNA kits to help farmers protect their equipment. Farmers are advised to remove GPS devices from vehicles when safe and store them securely, while also reporting any suspicious activity.

May 23, 2024
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