Resource scarcity linked to environmental problems (i.e. bird flu in this case) causes spikes in the value of legitimate goods which attracts organised criminal activity. The same has been seen with olive oil markets in Europe, and now it’s eggs in Pennsylvania 🐓🐓🐓
Reposted from
The New York Times
Police in Pennsylvania are investigating the theft of 100,000 organic eggs worth more than $40,000 from a distribution trailer in the state. The incident comes as grocery shoppers across the country are facing empty shelves and higher prices for eggs.
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