Thirty people charged after initiative targeting acquisitive crime in Forth Valley

Thirty people have been arrested and charged in connection with acquisitive crime across the Forth Valley area following a two week-long initiative.

A further 37 people will also be reported to the Procurator Fiscal.

Project Shield saw officers working with partners to help prevent and detect crimes such as housebreakings and thefts.

In total, 67 crimes were detected, including twelve housebreakings, seven motor vehicle thefts, six attempted housebreakings, twenty-four shoplifting thefts and a variety of other incidents.

Incidents were detected across Forth Valley Division, including in the Falkirk/Grangemouth, Stirlingshire and Clackmannanshire area commands, and included a mix of incidents in both rural and urban areas.

Detective Inspector John Currie said: “This result highlights our continuing commitment to tackling acquisitive crime in the Forth Valley area.

“Housebreaking and theft can be particularly intrusive and distressing for the victims of these crimes. We will always seek to ensure those responsible are brought to justice.

“By working closely with our partners, we aim to prevent these crimes from happening in the first place, making our communities safer for everyone.”