Farm Supervisor Faces Charges Over Australia’s Needles-In-Strawberries Scare
A 50-year-old farm supervisor has been accused of intentionally planting needles in Australian strawberries, and could spend up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
In September, the repeated discovery of needles stuck inside grocery store strawberries prompted widespread alarm, caused farmers to dump massive quantities and triggered a nationwide investigation.
Now, a woman named My Ut Trinh has been charged with seven counts of contaminating goods. Because the alleged crime was “aggravated,” authorities say, the offense carries a possible 10-year prison term instead of the typical maximum of three years.
The BBC reports that in total, 186 strawberries with needles were found across the country, including 15 hoaxes;
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Woman charged in Australian strawberry needle contamination | Euronews
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