Northamptonshire has had a very high profile in the national media this summer for all the wrong reasons – the illegal butchery and theft of sheep from farms in our county.
PCSO Les Conopo erecting an Op Stock warning sign
Northamptonshire Police has been running Op Stock to reassure rural residents and help deter and detect offences.
There have been increased night time patrols in rural areas, drones have been used and Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Stephen Mold has met with the National Farmers’ Union to hear their views.
Signs have gone up warning that regular patrols are taking place and a great web page www.northants.police.uk/opstock – has been produced to give more information.
Stephen said: “I met with the NFU and heard very clearly just how much concern these horrible crimes are causing to the local community.
“Our local policing teams and officers and staff from across the Force are working hard to disrupt and deter the criminals involved, alongside partners, to try to ensure that our rural residents have their concerns taken seriously and feel safe.”
