Fertiliser Security

Crime prevention advice for Fertiliser Security.

The National Counter Terrorism Office has produced a Ten Point Security Plan for registered users of Ammonium Nitrate, it is important to adhere to this, and to report immediately any suspicious activity regarding this material.  Suspicious activity includes theft or anyone attempting to purchase the material who are not licenced to do so.

Crime prevention advice for Fertiliser Security.

*Do not store fertiliser where there is a public access.

*Do not leave fertiliser in the field overnight.

*Do not store fertiliser near to, or visible from, the public highway.

*It is an offence to sell-on ammonium nitrate fertiliser without the property certification.(detonation resistance certification).

*Do record your fertiliser deliveries and use.

*Do, where ever possible, and with regard to HSE safety guidance, store fertiliser inside a locked compound.

*Do fully sheet when stored outside.

*Do carry out regular stock checks.

*Do report immediately any stock discrepancy or loss to the police.

*Do purchase your fertiliser from a Fertiliser Industry Assurance Scheme (FIAS) approved supplier.

Should you wish to speak to any expert on the subject please contact West Mercia Police Counter Terrorism Security Advisers email CTSA@westmercia.police.uk. 

In an emergency please call 999, otherwise please call 101 (the national police non-emergency number), thank you.