In Queensland, Australia, a unique incident occurred in the beekeeping sector where hives…

In Queensland, Australia, a unique incident occurred in the beekeeping sector where hives belonging to several beekeepers were robbed of 800,000 live bees instead of honey. This theft comes at a time when reliance on bees for agricultural pollination is increasing. Inspections in the Atherton Tablelands revealed that 44 bee colonies belonging to three local beekeepers were targeted. The thieves employed various methods, including stealing entire hives or just the queen bees, worker bees, and wax frames, leaving empty hives behind, making it difficult for beekeepers to notice the theft immediately.