Crack down on metal thieves
New laws have come into effect to crack down on metal thieves selling their stolen goods. It means scrap metal yards can no longer accept material without checking and verifying the identity of the sellers.
Metal dealer believes cash-card scheme works
A metal dealer from Birmingham believes the new cash-card scheme, where dealers are paid directly onto a top-up debit card, is a great thing for his business.
He spoke to ITV News Central at One Stop Recycling in Birmingham, who are using the new system.
The system works whereby payment is put directly onto a card, which also shows the scrap yard that the seller is verified and legitimate. The seller can then use the card like a debit card, or withdraw cash at an ATM.
The scheme has come in after new laws mean dealers can no longer be paid in cash, and must be identified and checked. The laws have been put in place to crack down on metal thieves selling their stolen goods to metal yards for quick profit.
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