It has floated the idea that everybody should be given the mobile phone number of their local copper and has made it easier for people to trigger inspections of their police force.

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The company will submit a planning application to Highland Council to double the existing number of fermentation vessels and copper stills.

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The British Metal Recycling Association has launched a voluntary code of practice as part of its efforts to reduce the number of thefts but as the price of copper continues to rise, illegal ways of obtaining the metal will continue.

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