In London, a pensioner stole 22 tons of elite cheese – World
The suspect was released on bail, the investigation is ongoing.
In London, the police arrested a suspect in the theft of 22 tons of elite Cheddar cheese worth almost $400,000, which became one of the most high-profile cases in the British cheese industry.
This was reported by the New York Post.
The police reported that the suspect was a 63-year-old man. He was questioned and released on bail, and the investigation is ongoing. According to Trethowan Brothers dairy chief producer Ben Tishurst, the cheesemakers were surprised how exactly they planned to use so much cheese. Some experts believe that the batch could be intended for export to the Middle East or the Russian Federation.
Neal's Yard Dairy, which has been hit by the theft, has received support from other cheesemakers, including Westcombe Dairy, who have urged people to buy their products. Neal's Yard thanked…