00:12, 7 APRIL 2022 Updated 01:17, APRIL 7, 2022
The HMS Bulwark enters the HM Naval Base in Devonport More than .000 250,000 in diesel was reportedly stolen at the Royal Navy’s HMNB Devonport naval base in Plymouth. The theft – which is believed to have involved the use of fuel for generators used to power the HMS Bulwark – is believed to have taken place within a few weeks. The Sun reports that fuel worth more than .000 250,000 is believed to have been discarded. That number has not yet been confirmed, but sources confirmed to Plymouth Live that fuel theft had taken place. Babcock International, which works with the Department of Defense in Devonport, told Plymouth Live that they would not comment, especially since there was an “ongoing police investigation”. Devon and Cornwall police said they were not investigating the matter as it took place on Department of Defense territory. However, a source at HMNB Devonport told Plymouth Live that the investigation was being carried out by Babcock International, which said Department of Defense police were “assisting”. A HMNB Devonport source told PlymouthLive that – contrary to reports in the Sun – the fuel was not received directly from HMS Bulwark. READ NEXT: Huge US Navy Ship Used in NATO Operations Sails for Plymouth They said: “The subcontractors working for Babcock were refueling the generator used to power the HMS Bulwark while it was operating. “It looks like someone was trying to escape with the diesel last September. Babcock stopped the man and there is an ongoing investigation.” Luke Pollard, Labor MP for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport, told Plymouth Live. “The theft of fuel from a Royal Navy warship is not only criminal, but removes scarce resources from our army in a time of national crisis. “With the armed forces facing more and more cuts, stealing such a huge amount of fuel is not only embarrassing, but also raises serious security questions at one of our safest naval bases.” A Pentagon spokesman was quoted as saying by the Sun on Wednesday afternoon: “The State Department is aware of an incident involving the alleged theft of fuel by a contractor inside HMNB Devonport. “There has been no interruption in the defense operations and the MOD has no further comment.” The HMS Bulwark is, along with the HMS Albion, one of the Royal Navy’s two amphibious landing ports. Used to land Royal Marines and their equipment – including trucks and tanks – on land by air and sea. However, it has not had an active service for many years. He actually had naphthalene in “Extended Readiness” until 2021, when “Upkeep” was scheduled to start – and was expected to come out of renewal in 2023. For more stories from where you live, visit InYourArea.
