National Rural Crime Update

20/05/2025
About 9 Alert 9 National Rural Crime Update

 

Police Scotland has recently become aware of a new method of targeting windfarms in the UK. 

 

The offenders appear to have developed the skill and knowledge on how to isolate the turbines with the electricity supply being isolated firstly to eliminate the risk of electrocution. The copper cabling is then cut and removed on site.

 

They are willing to travel, using a combination of vehicles, often travelling in convoy.

 

It is suspected the cabling is then transported and later sold.

 

Please report any suspicious activity in and around windfarm installations in your area

 

Always dial 999 in an emergency

 

By phone – 101 for non-emergencies 0300 426 0101 if calling from outwith the UK. Network charges may apply.

 

Online – for issues of a non-serious nature using our Contact Us form

 

Please feel free to share this information with anyone you think this Alert may be relevant to.  

 

 

 

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