Melton MP calls for tougher action on rising rural crime

The Melton Times reports how Melton and Rutland MP, Alicia Kearns, has been pressing the Government to introduce more stringent measures to combat rural organised crime

She secured a Westminster Hall debate on 18th March to call for a rural crime unit to be created and for the UK Border Agency to undertake a review into its role in tackling criminal activity because much of the proceeds can end up in mainland Europe.  Kearns would also like to see a specific training programme developed on rural crime for 111 and 999 phone operators.

Her comments come after figures show that crime in rural areas cost the UK economy almost £50 million in 2018, with one-fifth of it in the Midlands alone.

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