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French farm has €90,000 worth of snails stolen

French farm has €90,000 worth of snails stolen

Summary

Thieves stole €90,000 worth of snails from a French farm called L'Escargot Des Grands Crus, which supplies high-end restaurants. The theft occurred by breaking into the farm's buildings, and the farm is now working to restock for the holiday season. French police are investigating the break-in.

Key Facts

  • Thieves took €90,000 worth of snails from L'Escargot Des Grands Crus in northern France.
  • The farm provides snails to gourmet restaurants, including the Michelin-starred Les Crayères.
  • The theft happened overnight with the thieves cutting a fence to enter.
  • The farm discovered the theft and reported it to the police later in the week.
  • Edible snails, called escargot, are a delicacy in France, especially popular during Christmas and New Year.
  • Photos showed that the theft left shelves and fridges nearly empty.
  • The farm is trying to restock quickly to satisfy demand during the holidays.
  • Police are investigating to find those responsible for the theft.
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