Criminals cost Israeli farmers millions in damages in 2022
Border Police commander calls for reinforcements to respond to incidents, while private security group says 39% of agricultural crimes go unreported
Newsrael News Desk 03.01.2023
Ynet reports that stolen tractors, entire wheat fields set on fire and theft of crops and produce are just some of the many agricultural crimes plaguing Israel’s farmers.
Overall, there were 186 agricultural crimes reported by HaShomer HaChadash last year, which is slated to publish its latest report in the coming weeks. Of those, 108 filed an official complaint with police. In total, the incidents account for an estimated $3.78 million in damages.
Most of the crimes took place in the Negev, Galilee and Jordan Valley regions.
Source - Ynet/Twitter - Image - HaShomer HaChadash
Source - Ynet/Twitter - Image - HaShomer HaChadash
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