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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The Melton Times - Melton MP calls for tougher action on rising rural crime