Police investigating the theft of 22 tonnes of cheese have arrested a 63-year-old man on suspicion of fraud by false representation and handling stolen goods.
It follows the theft at Neal’s Yard Dairy in south London last week.
Company bosses said the firm had lost clothbound Cheddar worth more than £300,000 after they were conned by a fraudulent buyer posing as a legitimate wholesale distributor for a major French retailer.
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: “On Monday, October 21, police received a report of the theft of a large quantity of cheese from a manufacturer based in Southwark.
“Investigating officers have since arrested a 63-year-old man on suspicion of fraud by false representation and handling stolen goods.
“The man was taken to a south London police station where he was questioned. He has since been bailed pending further inquiries.
“Inquiries remain ongoing.”
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