Local police in Seville halted a 4×4 vehicle early in the morning after three men tried to drive away with a conspicuously heavy cargo of oranges. The men claimed the fruit came from a field in Huelva and that the produce was destined for their families for personal consumption, not for sale.
Moments before noon, officers spotted the vehicle moving slowly north of Seville. The cargo filled the entire interior of the car, leaving little room for anything else. The three occupants attempted to continue on their way despite the load of oranges that overwhelmed the vehicle interior.
In a post from the Seville Police, officers reported that the vehicle contained more than a thousand kilograms of tangerines. The men admitted they intended to share the fruit with their relatives and explained that the harvest was meant for personal use only and should not be sold without proper licensing. The incident was documented by local emergency services on their official channels and cited in the police update.
After questioning, the trio identified themselves and were investigated for alleged theft. They were directed to the Seville Food Bank to review the supplies and ensure distribution of resources to those in need were not disrupted by the unauthorized purchase or seizure of the fruit. The case was then handed over to the Civil Guard so investigators could determine the precise farm in Huelva from which the oranges were stolen and to build a clearer timeline of events surrounding the theft.
Authorities emphasize that fruit theft disrupts local supply chains and undermines legitimate harvests. Officers are pursuing proactive checks with producers and agricultural organizations to deter future incidents and to safeguard rural produce from theft while ensuring families in need have access to essential food supplies through authorized programs.