Trailer marking returns on March 13

Due to the success of previous events, there will now be a pre-booking system.

Anyone interested in having their trailer maked is asked to contact the NFU Mutual in Ballymena on Tel. 028 2565 2773 and they will allocate a specific slot.

Gemma Lowry, PSNI Crime Prevention Officer explained: “The security identity mark is applied to all kinds of trailers, making them easily identifiable to the police, enabling officers on patrol to quickly check ownership details. This will be a valuable tool as officers work to prevent and detect thefts of agricultural goods and machinery.

“Police officers on patrol can also use the database to check ownership details of trailers on the move and where there is any suspicion, the registered owner can be contacted to confirm the whereabouts of the trailer and who has been authorised to use it.

“Should police discover that a trailer is stolen it gives instant grounds to use powers to deal with the crime immediately ensuring that criminals involved are brought before the courts as soon as possible.”

The trailer-marking scheme is offered as a free service to owners. If you would like to speak to your local crime prevention officer about making your property more secure, you can contact her at Ballymena police station -telephone 0845 600 8000.