Police hunt alleged 400,000-oyster thief in $350k heist
NSW police are investigating an alleged oyster theft. About 320 bags of juvenile oysters worth about $350,000 were taken from a farm at Scotts Creek on Oxley Island earlier this year.
Why it mattersA theft this size damages the entire NSW oyster industry. Farmers are concerned about protecting stock from theft by insiders or rival operators.
AustraliaNSW oyster farmers face rising theft risks while recovering from recent flooding that devastated the industry, threatening their ability to rebuild stocks and income.
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