Fraudsters beat: Thefts of pesticides explode!

Fraudsters beat: Thefts of pesticides explode!

In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, the crime clock raises the alarm: The number of thefts in agricultural companies has actually been potentially potentiated since the beginning of the year. As the Zeit , 17 thefts have already been reported by mid-May. The total damage amounts to around 775,000 euros. Pesticulars in particular and in a rare case also seeds are very popular with the perpetrators.

The investigators are alerted. The thieves prefer to break into rural agricultural companies as well as warehouse and sales facilities. The trend is reinforced: In the previous year (2022), only four thefts were recorded with a damage of around 130,000 euros, while in 2021 there were still six acts, and that was already considered low. In the past few months there have always been incidents that the concerned farmers put under pressure.

agreement on security measures required

At the right time in the wrong place, an agricultural company experienced in Moltzow when crop protection products were stolen worth around 40,000 euros on Monday night. The discovery of the slump was done by attentive employees who were supposed to ensure security on site. There were also repeated thefts in places such as Ducherow, Teterow, Dersekow and Glasin.

In order to counter the trend, the State Criminal Police Office (LKA) advises a number of preventive measures. In particular, fences, locks, as well as the securing of doors and windows should be installed on the yard. Video surveillance, alarm systems and good lighting can also serve as additional protective measures. "There is something", farmers should take this advice seriously to deter potential perpetrators.

spring as a high phase of the thefts

A worrying trend shows that the thefts take place particularly often in spring. So far, one reason for the increase in offenses has not been clearly determined. However, the investigators assume a current trend, which makes things no less worrying. The numbers suggest that the protection of agricultural companies should be at the top of the agenda of those responsible.

With further preventive measures and increased vigilance, the damage caused by such theft could possibly be reduced. It should be hoped that the perpetrators will be caught quickly before further damage is caused. The farmers in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania can only urgently call up to stay attentive. Because as the saying goes: "Caution is better than forbearance".