Ecologists said they flattened the tires. on almost 2000 SUVs in in space of four weeks until the police launch an operation to find the perpetrators.
The tire shop said they have taken action. in cities across the country in attempt to “make it impossible” to own an SUV in urban areas.
“no leader group”describes vehicles as a “climate catastrophe”, “unnecessary” and “dangerous” and says he wants government introduce “pollution levies to tax SUVs out of Existence”.
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The statement said his supporters “disarmed” the type. of car in Brighton, London, Manchester, Birmingham, Sheffield, Bristol and Edinburgh.
Just in in last a week, group claims to have allowed down tires on about 50 SUVs in Brighton, Hackney and Clapham.
SUVs feature elements of standard cars, but more, have off-road capabilities and generally less fuel efficient than others vehicles.
“Operation Fire Extinguisher”
Earlier this week, Sussex Police launched Operation Fire Extinguisher. of reports of vehicles be targeted.
force posted a CCTV footage showing two people he wants to follow in connection with flat tires in Brighton.
At that time, 54 applications had been submitted. on air allowed out of tires, with majority of incidents occurring on weekend of March 7-8.
Inspector Nicky Stewart, of Brighton and Hove District Police said: “We understand the impact these crimes have. on in community and I would like to calm down public that our officers are working round hours before catch those responsible.”
Any with information was asked to contact force quoting Operation Fire Extinguisher.
So far there have been no arrests. made.
activists want killer vehicles’ off streets
press secretary for tire extinguisher Marion Walker appeared to take no notice of the police appeal, stating, “Unless bobby posted next to every SUV in country 24 hours day, we do not expect anyone be detained.”
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“Better to break the law than allow these killers vehicles continue to be used on our streets,” she said. added.
group encourages people act by learning how deflate tires and print out flyer to leave for owner of SUV to let them know what happened.
“Plans are being implemented made publish the brochure “Tire Extinguishers” in four other languages as interest grows internationally.” group said in statement.
