Thieves steal 400,000 oysters worth $250k
Australian police are hunting thieves who stole 400,000 oysters worth Aus$350,000 from a farm near Taree, north of Sydney.
Australian authorities are searching for thieves who stole 400,000 oysters, estimated to be worth Aus$350,000 (US$250,000), from an oyster farm near Taree, north of Sydney, New South Wales. The stolen bags contained a total of 400,000 oysters. Police have released a plea for the public to provide any information they may have about the incident, which occurred earlier in the year but was only reported to them on Tuesday.
Oysters are a popular addition to brunch menus and seafood buffets across Australia, renowned for their rich, creamy flavor. Oyster farmer Ryan Freeman expressed that he has lost a third of his stock, stating, "We probably get through 35,000 to 40,000 dozen at Christmas time. That's why the thieves would have targeted them because they're not going to be far off, they're going to be able to sell them this Christmas."
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