Diesel cost boosts thef
16th February 2006, Page 13
16th February 2006
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The number of diesel thefts around the country has soarei police, with 25 reported cases this year in the West Midlands a Police blame the rising cost of fuel for the increased numl incidents. Andy Round from Operation Indicate adds: "It a was a problem but now it's really rocketing."
TruckPol's D/Sgt Mark Hooper says sonic hauliers do not b with security because thieves then punch holes in the tank; till then faced with the cost of repairs. Hauliers have been held the roadside while their tanks are siphoned out." he adds.