South African growers on alert as avocados are targeted by organised crime

At this point in time, all over the South African provinces of KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo and Mpumalanga, avocados and macadamia nuts have become prime targets for organised criminals, leading to millions of euros in losses for farmers.

Private security companies are now patrolling the fields night and day to protect them from the gangs, which are becoming increasingly organised.

Source: france24.com

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Publication date: Mon 22 Feb 2021

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