By Donna Williams •
Published: 28 Nov 2024 • 11:37
• 1 minute read
Spanish police are on the hunt for thieves responsible for a heist involving the pilfering of 400 legs of the nation’s most esteemed ham just weeks before the festive holiday season.
These prized legs of Iberian acorn-fed ham are recognised as a culinary delicacy and bear the prestigious Protected Designation of Origin Jabugo seal.
The theft occurred in the early hours of November 13, when criminals broke into Jamones Eíriz, a gourmet supplier located in southern Andalusia. According to reports, the thieves absconded with roughly a third of the small family-run business s stock, raising suspicions of it being an ‘inside job’, and involving around five people. While the hams are valued by weight, it is estimated that each stolen leg was worth €500, making the haul worth in excess of a whopping €200,000.
Family business devastated by theft so close to Christmas, their busiest time
The devastation felt by the family-run business, which employs just 20 staff members—eight of whom are relatives—was made worse by the timing of the theft, given that it occurred so close to Christmas, one of the busiest periods for gourmet ham suppliers. Eíriz explained that the ham had been stored in an unusual location specifically to label it, further adding to the suspicion that the theft involved someone who knew about their business practices.
Jamones Eíriz has taken to social media to alert their customers and the broader community about the theft, and to advocate for vigilance when purchasing gourmet products, encouraging consumers to be mindful of who they buy from.
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