Crime & Justice
German police investigate disappearance of 20 tons of cheese en route to France
July 14, 2026 at 04:55 PM
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German police have opened an investigation into the disappearance of 20 tons of Emmental cheese that was being transported from Bavaria to France via an electronic platform.
- A truck loaded 20 tons of Emmental cheese at a factory in Bayreuth, Bavaria, but never arrived at its destination in France.
- The transport company responsible for the shipment had entrusted the delivery to another carrier through an online platform.
- The cheese, valued at approximately €80,000, has not been located, and the police investigation is ongoing.