Bay of Plenty Volunteer Coastguard has 1200 litres of fuel stolen
The Waihi Beach Volunteer Coastguard in New Zealand reported the theft of 1,200 litres of fuel, forcing the organization to dip into contingency funds. The group is currently working with police to identify the perpetrators and has expressed concern over the impact on their rescue capabilities.
Why it matters
The theft directly threatens the operational readiness of a volunteer emergency service, highlighting the risks posed to public safety by criminal activity.
A Bay of Plenty Volunteer Coastguard unit has had 1200 litres of fuel stolen.
The Waihi Beach Volunteer Coastguard said it had to use a contingency fund to replace the amount stolen.
In a post on Facebook, it said four people had stolen from a volunteer organisation and put them at risk of being unable to rescue someone.
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