Times are tough for everyone. Indeed, even if prices have fallen somewhat in recent weeks under the influence of the government, fuel is still very expensive. This obviously affects the finances of households who are sometimes forced to revise their plans, especially with the summer holidays fast approaching. Especially since the train and plane are also very expensive now. A difficult situation, therefore, which pushes some to exceed the limits of legality. So much so that they are passionate about the game and apparently have little trouble stopping. This is exactly the case of our champion of the day, who would be better off staying at home.
Europe has agreed to phase out the use of heat engines by 2035. However, the fuel tax is an important source of revenue for the French state. https://t.co/M17WH4kOC3
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Hand in the bag
The events this time take place in the town of Castelnou-de-Medoc, located in the south-west of France, or rather in the Gironde. We are on June 6, 2023. On this day, Médoc gendarmes carry out inspections and other patrols to monitor possible fuel thefts. For this, an important device has been installed that deters and stops thieves. And this one seems to be working pretty well. Indeed, the police manage to catch a man stealing fuel from a school bus. A small victory, especially since the thief is not on the first try. Vice versa…
many flights
Placed in custody, the latter was apparently interrogated for a long time by the police. And then he admits that he participated in no less than 14 different thefts of more than 23 school buses. Which then represents more than 920 liters of fuel stolen from the communes of Castelnou, Avensan, Listrac and Moulis. The thief was brought to court and sentenced to 10 terms of imprisonment, 5 of which were suspended. He was also ordered to compensate the transport company with 2,000 euros.
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Source: Auto Plus
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