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Stealing a loaf of bread might be considered a crime of need, but according to Free State Agriculture , the large-scale theft of maize is simply a crime of greed. According to Dr Jane Buys, Free State Agriculture ’s safety risk analyst, highly organised crime syndicates are stealing massive amounts of maize in the Free State , resulting in severe losses for maize producers so far this year.
“Don’t be mistaken, the robbers are extremely well organised and have access to very lucrative markets for the stolen maize. This is not limited to dried maize, but maize on the cob as well." The situation is exacerbated by the fact that producers farming on the border between the Free State and Lesotho, in areas such as Fouriesburg, are increasingly targeted by maize thieves from that country crossing the border to steal maize.
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