Reporting crimes that you might come across when out walking, biking or boating.
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It is, unfortunately, not uncommon now to come across different types of crime when out exploring with friends or family, or perhaps even on a school expedition.
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For the purposes of this post, we’re talking about wildlife crimes, pollution and fly-tipping. All these problems have a hugely detrimental effect on not only our enjoyment of the outdoors for recreation, but they cause lasting damage to the environment and wildlife too.
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We can all help report such crimes if/ when we come across something untoward:
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– Wildlife crimes (whether in progress or not) you should call either 999 or 111.
– Reporting pollution to SEPA (Scottish Environmental Protection Agency) – call 0800 807060 24hrs a day.
– Fly-tipping – Call 0800 80 70 60
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Remember that when you call you will need to provide an exact location (https://what3words.com is ideal for this purpose) and details about the crime.
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Every little helps.
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