🚨 Gang Nabbed Trying to Snatch Railway Tracks! 🚔
In a bizarre twist, three men were caught attempting to pinch railway tracks in Clyne, Neath Valley! Armed with hi-vis jackets and a cheeky story, they claimed the line was “abandoned” and ripe for the taking. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t! 🙅♂️
Their plan to transform old tracks into cash fell apart when locals, suspicious of the metal clanging, raised the alarm. It turns out, despite the overgrown appearance, the line wasn’t free for the taking! Network Rail confirmed it was “mothballed” and earmarked for potential reuse. 📞🚆
Not the first caper for these guys; they’d flexed their track-chopping skills here before. The court heard tales of agreements with scrap dealers, but even they backed out after smelling something fishy. 🐟
Fast-forward a year, and our daring trio had another go, only to find themselves face-to-face with British Transport Police. Their haul of cut tracks and getaway vans soon became evidence. 🚨
The court wasn’t impressed, slapping them with suspended prison terms and a demand to cough up £500 each in compensation to Network Rail. One defendant even has a rap sheet dating back decades! ⛓️
Railway adventures aside, the moral here is clear: sometimes exploring abandoned places leads not to treasure but trouble! Follow the page for more curious tales from the courtrooms! 🏛️🔍
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