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Red diesel swap could prompt crime wave

Farmers looking to beat rising energy costs by going ‘off grid’ in favour of red diesel-powered generators are being warned they could risk being targeted by thieves looking to cash in on larger fuel stocks.

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Red diesel swap could prompt crime wave

Farmers looking to beat rising energy costs by going off grid in favour of red diesel-powered generators are being warned they could risk being targeted by thieves looking to cash in on larger fuel stocks....

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