Australia strawberry sabotage

Strawberry sabotage akin to 'terrorism': Australia PM

The piercing of supermarket strawberries with sewing needles is comparable to terrorism, Australia's prime minister says, as he demanded sentences of up to 15 years in response to a nationwide scare.

Australia strawberry industry in crisis

Australian police says today they are investigating reports of dozens of cases of needles embedded in strawberries and other fruits, and warned that those responsible could be jailed for 10 years.

Australia offers reward amid mystery strawberry needle scare

An Australian state offers a large reward for information after sewing needles were found in strawberries sold in supermarkets, in what the federal health minister described as a "vicious crime".

September 19, 2018
September 19, 2018

Strawberry sabotage akin to 'terrorism': Australia PM

The piercing of supermarket strawberries with sewing needles is comparable to terrorism, Australia's prime minister says, as he demanded sentences of up to 15 years in response to a nationwide scare.

September 18, 2018
September 18, 2018

Australia strawberry industry in crisis

Australian police says today they are investigating reports of dozens of cases of needles embedded in strawberries and other fruits, and warned that those responsible could be jailed for 10 years.

September 17, 2018
September 17, 2018

Australia offers reward amid mystery strawberry needle scare

An Australian state offers a large reward for information after sewing needles were found in strawberries sold in supermarkets, in what the federal health minister described as a "vicious crime".

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