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15th June 2016
09:55am BST

Sergeant Aaron Fraser warns buyers of the dangers of the stole fruit.
“These stolen avocados can carry risks,” he said.
“They are unripe, some have been sprayed recently and they may still carry toxins on the skin. But with the prices so high at the moment, the potential for profit is a strong inducement for certain individuals.”
CEO of New Zealand Avocado Jen Scoular reiterates the concern.
“It’s an easy way to make a quick buck, but I don’t think we are dealing with a sophisticated or highly organised operation here, more opportunistic,” she said.
“This stolen fruit will only have made it to the local markets, it would never reach our export markets.”Explore more on these topics:

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