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flag UK official labels rural crime "terrorism," pushes for better coordination and funding amid ongoing threats.

flag UK official Kit Malthouse has labeled organized rural crimes like poaching and theft as "rural terrorism," citing a gamekeeper being run down by suspected poachers. flag He convened summits with police and officials across Hampshire, Wiltshire, and Thames Valley to boost intelligence sharing and coordination, leading to increased patrols, stops, and arrests. flag Despite progress, rural communities still face ongoing threats to safety and livelihoods. flag Malthouse stressed the need for sustained efforts, including advanced technology and stronger justice system responses. flag Meanwhile, new national policing reforms aim for faster emergency responses, but farming groups warn that rural areas risk being under-resourced due to vast distances and organized crime, urging guaranteed funding and accountability as police structures evolve.

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