- Rising hare‑coursing near Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan — farmers report gates and crops being smashed, animals let loose and threats when they confront offenders.
- Farmers are barricading fields with logs, concrete blocks and using a WhatsApp alert group to warn neighbours and deter intruders.
- South Wales Police have stepped up patrols, drones and ANPR and are exploring dedicated rural crime officers and Operation Galileo Cymru to tackle the problem.
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