Crop Trashers Convicted

On Jan 15th 4 men were convicted of vandalising a field containing GM crops in Midlothian, Scotland. They denied deliberately destroying the oilseed rape plants growing at Boghall Farm near Dalkeith in March 1999.

They argued that their actions were reasonable, given the potentially grave dangers to the environment. The 4 later pledged that their campaign would continue and are considering an appeal. They were arrested during a public rally at the site attended by around 100 people. The 4 received fines of between £125 and £250.