Metal theft fell during 2012 thanks to initiatives including Operation Tornado. The association points to the success of the multi-agency initiative, which required anyone selling scrap metal to provide photographic proof of identity.
Nationwide there has been a 43.7% reduction in metal theft. The smallest regional fall was in West Midlands, at 8%, while Scotland has seen a 64% reduction.
The association points to the effectiveness of measures such as CCTV coupled with the new legislation that will outlaw cash payments and require all scrap metal dealers to be licensed.
The information sheet is available from www.leadsheetassociation.org.uk/assets/files/LSA-Metal-Theft.pdf
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