Organized crime syndicates in New Zealand are stealing and trading lucrative beehives, according to reports. (REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen, File)
Honey is liquid gold — and thieves in New Zealand want to tap into the industry’s skyrocketing prices.
Organized crime syndicates in that country are stealing and trading lucrative beehives, Reuters reports. Hive heists have risen with at least 400 bee or honey thefts in the final 6 months of 2016.