GM Security Increased

Following a wave of actions at GM farm scale trials, reports are coming in of increased security measures at damaged crop sites. In Wivenhoe and Arlesford, Essex, where there are two trials of GM maize, video cameras and a motion sensor have been placed near the crops. There have been regular police checks and a police helicopter used during the night. 75% of the Arlesford trial and 10% of the Wivenhoe trial have been damaged by protestors. There have been no arrests. At Jealotts Hill, Berkshire where Novartis are conducting GM potato trials people have reported high security. Despite this 75% of one trial has been destroyed.