Police have announced the seizure of 1,000 stainless steel beer kegs that were believed to have a scrap metal value of £100,000. The kegs have apparently been seized from a group of thieves who are specifically targeting the brewing industry.

The stolen kegs were found stored in shipping containers during a police raid at two addresses in Tottenham and Edmonton in north London on Friday afternoon.

Police have arrested a 19 year old man and an 18 year old woman in relation to the thefts after they were caught on one of the sites. It is believed that each keg has a value between £75 and £165 according to Scotland Yard.

Detective Inspector Steven Dryden of Haringey CID commented “In the last 10 years, the price of metal has soared 400%; it’s a valuable commodity that makes it an attractive prospect to thieves.

“Thieves and unscrupulous dealers will find industries are not prepared to suffer any further, and police in Haringey will not hesitate to take action against anyone who is found to be involved in this form of criminality in the borough.”

Security Director of Kegwatch, David Belcher, added “Stainless steel beer kegs are used in pubs and clubs across the country. Stolen kegs are often disposed of illegally through illicit outlets and scrap yards. We work hard with police forces up and down the country to stop this from happening and as a result we have had many successful prosecutions.”