Posted: Wed 15th Apr 2020

Police warning to key workers following reports of ‘scum bag’ drug dealers stealing uniforms

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This article is old - Published: Wednesday, Apr 15th, 2020

Police have issued a warning for shop workers and other key workers to beware following reports ‘scum bag’ drug dealers are stealing uniforms in a bid to disguise themselves from officers.

No details of specific incidents or locations have been shared by North Wales Police but the forces’ Eastern Community Safety Team sent us an update on social media stating:

“Shop workers / Key Workers Beware Scum bag drug dealers are stealing uniforms so that when they are stopped by police they identify as a key worker.

“Take care with your uniforms and report anything suspicious on 101.

“Thank you for your brilliant work”



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