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Thieves Seize Tuna Containersff

2 January 2013 Chile

Five robbers stole two containers with 46 tons of tuna products from a carrier vessel in Chile last month. The tuna loot was worth an estimated USD 330,000.

The two containers were loaded with 23 tons of tuna in jars and 23 tons of canned tuna in oil.

The robbery happened in the Casablanca region, which is not known for theft. The five thieves struck around 3 am, and intimidated and handcuffed the security guard.