Profits have plummeted at an Israeli arms firm targeted by Palestine Action.
by Huda Ammori
Part 2 - Rising security costs
The drop in profits could be due to all the extra security hired by UAV Engines to protect its Shenstone site.
I was personally involved in Palestine Action’s first occupation of the factory. At that time, there was one security guard on shift from 6am to 6pm.
Since then, the actions have multiplied at the site and so has the damage. In response, the factory steadily increased the amount of barbed wire, security cameras, barriers and guards.
All that costs money.
Not only did they change the number of guards, they also upgraded their calibre. By 2022, there were six full time security guards, most of whom were ex-military.
I was personally involved in Palestine Action’s first occupation of the factory. At that time, there was one security guard on shift from 6am to 6pm.
Since then, the actions have multiplied at the site and so has the damage. In response, the factory steadily increased the amount of barbed wire, security cameras, barriers and guards.
All that costs money.
Not only did they change the number of guards, they also upgraded their calibre. By 2022, there were six full time security guards, most of whom were ex-military.
They wore balaclavas 24/7 and seemed to have little hesitation using disproportionate force against protestors.
Higher security costs could be reflected in the accounts under increased “administrative expenses” of approximately £1m.
Higher security costs could be reflected in the accounts under increased “administrative expenses” of approximately £1m.
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