Two teens charged after Royal Mail train tampering shock in Lockerbie
Royal Mail train targeted in midnight mess
British Transport Police (BTP) have charged two teenagers following a bizarre break-in on a Royal Mail train in Lockerbie, Dumfries and Galloway. The alarm was raised in the early hours of Tuesday after the duo reportedly gained access to the mail service and caused chaos.
Damage, parcels fiddled with, but nothing stolen
The 17-year-old and 18-year-old lads allegedly damaged signalling equipment and were caught red-handed by BTP officers inside a train carriage. While no theft has been reported, officials noted several parcels appeared “interfered” with — though exactly how remains a mystery.
Charges laid as investigation intensifies
A BTP spokesperson confirmed, “Both young men have been charged with malicious mischief, theft, and threatening and abusive behaviour.” Enquiries are ongoing, with police urging anyone with info to step forward and help unravel the full story.
Royal Mail vows full cooperation amid security concerns
The postal giant Royal Mail has acknowledged the incident and is working closely with police. The motive behind the tampering and any impact on the parcels remains unclear. Authorities are treating the case seriously to safeguard postal security across the region.
