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Australian police hunt thieves behind massive oyster farm theft
New South Wales police are investigating the theft of oysters valued at approximately US$250,000 from a farm near Taree, north of Sydney. The heist represents one of the largest agricultural thefts in the region.
LSN Malaysia ·
Authorities in New South Wales have launched a hunt for thieves responsible for stealing a large quantity of oysters from a commercial farm located near Taree, approximately 300 kilometres north of Sydney.
The molluscs, valued at around US$250,000, were taken from the oyster farm in what police are treating as a significant agricultural theft. Officers from NSW Police are investigating the incident and have appealed for information from the public.
Oyster farming is an established agricultural industry along the New South Wales coast, with farms supplying both domestic and export markets. The theft highlights security concerns facing agricultural operations in regional areas.
Police have not yet released details about when the theft occurred or the circumstances surrounding the incident. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities urging anyone with relevant information to contact local police.