Police are investigating the theft of hundreds of thousands of juvenile Sydney rock oysters from a farm on New South Wales’ mid-north coast, with authorities estimating the stolen stock—around 320 bags—could be worth up to $350,000. The incident occurred earlier this year at a river-based farm near Oxley Island, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. The case highlights ongoing concerns over seafood theft in the region, as law enforcement steps up efforts to track down those responsible. Details on the investigation and potential leads remain under review.
About 400,000 juvenile Sydney rock oysters were taken from an oyster farm on state’s mid-north coast earlier this year, police sayGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPolice are on the hunt for a seafood swindler after 400,000 oysters were allegedly stolen from a farm at a river on the New South Wales mid-north coast.About 320 bags of juvenile oysters, worth an estimated $350,000, were taken from an oyster farm in Scotts Creek, Oxley Island, earlier this year, according to NSW police. Continue reading...
