Leaked security alert #22: Suspects seen scouting Wisconsin mink farm
The 22nd in a series of leaked Fur Commission “security alerts” Animal Liberation Frontline is posting this month.
| Background: Animal Liberation Frontline has obtained dozens of internal fur industry “security alerts.” These bulletins are sent to fur farmers via email and fax every time there is a “security” related issue affecting US fur farms. The subject matter can range from trespassers being chased from farms, to unpublicized details of ALF raids, to farmers sharing license plate numbers of “suspicious vehicles.”
These are intended to be read by fur farmers only, and were not intended to be read by the general public. I will be posting approximately 30 bulletins over the next month. Read a full background on this series here. |
A synopsis of this alert
This report came in just days before the first mink farm raid of the season in Burley, Idaho. It covers “suspects” seen taking pictures of a mink farm outside Medford, Wisconsin.
Most likely, when these alerts refer to “farm security” or “security personnel,” they aren’t referring to anything but a farm owner or employee.
The alert states:
“All mink ranchers and other resource providers are urged to take increased precautions over the next few months, as this time of year is the traditional season of farm attacks”
They had no idea what was to come, as the next 4 months would see 10 fur farm raids.
“Fur Commission USA
Security Alert – Trespassers in Taylor County WI
July 21, 2013
Three individuals (2 males, 1 female), driving a [car description redacted] trespassed on a mink farm outside Medford WI at approximately 8:00 PM last night (Sunday, July 21). Farm security personnel spotted two of the suspects leaning against the perimeter fence taking pictures of the mink yard, while one individual stayed in the car. The vehicle license plates are [redacted]. When approached they fled.
All mink ranchers and other resource providers are urged to take increased precautions over the next few months, as this time of year is the traditional season of farm attacks. If any suspicious persons or vehicles are seen on or near your property, please alert your local sheriffs and Fur Commission USA.
Distributed by,
Michael Whelan
Fur Commission USA
541-595-8568″
