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A spate of thefts targeting the bright red post boxes that have been a feature of Britain’s street corners since the 19th century have forced the postal service to fight back — with an arsenal of hi-tech tools.
Royal Mail has unveiled plans to use forensic tagging to identify stolen post boxes and even electronic tracking to keep a close watch on these reassuringly iconic landmarks of winding lanes and village greens.
The company has warned of “a significant threat” to the boxes — particularly in “isolated rural localities” — and is teaming up with the public body Historic England to protect the 115,500-strong network.
I wonder just how many have found their way into scrap yards?
[quote]A spate of thefts targeting the bright red post boxes that have been a feature of Britain’s street corners since the 19th century have forced the postal service to fight back — with an arsenal of hi-tech tools.
Royal Mail has unveiled plans to use forensic tagging to identify stolen post boxes and even electronic tracking to keep a close watch on these reassuringly iconic landmarks of winding lanes and village greens.
The company has warned of “a significant threat” to the boxes — particularly in “isolated rural localities” — and is teaming up with the public body Historic England to protect the 115,500-strong network.[/quote]
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I wonder just how many have found their way into scrap yards?
