Police will be targeting metal thieves in Kirkcaldy next week.
On Monday, Police Scotland will team up with British Transport Police (BTP) colleagues under Operation Scandium.
June and July will see the operation rolled out in Kirkcaldy, Broxburn, Falkirk and Edinburgh.
Chief Inspector Stevie Innes from Police Scotland said: “During the days of action in 2015 a number of vehicles were seized for no insurance, or prevented from continuing their journeys due to serious mechanical faults.
“By getting all the experts in one place, we’re able to not only give advice to traders, but also make our roads safer for everyone. We will again be working with key partners to make sure that right across Edinburgh, the Lothians and Scottish Borders, Fife and Forth Valley, there is nowhere for metal thieves to hide when the new law comes into effect in three months’ time.”
The initiative was set up to ensure scrap metal dealers are aware of their responsibilities under the new legislation.
Revised licensing laws will come into force on September 1 when guidance for metal dealers is implemented under the Air Weapons and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2015.
Chief Inspector Stuart Wilson of British Transport Police said: “Despite a decrease in reported offences, metal theft still incurs considerable cost to the Scottish economy and continues to disrupt and inconvenience the communities we serve.
“With the commencement date of September 1 approaching, BTP continues to work closely with partner agencies to inform and educate those who trade in scrap metal about their responsibilities.”