Thieves stole 400,000 oysters worth about $350,000 from an Australian farm; the grower says...
Waterborne thieves stole 400,000 young oysters from a New South Wales farm. This large-scale theft wiped out a third of the grower's total stock. The stolen oysters were valued at approximately $350,000 AUD and were crucial for Christmas sales. Police are investigating the incident, which could set the business back years. The theft highlights concerns about agricultural crime in Australia's aquaculture industry.
