Tanks containing ‘large quantity of cattle semen’ stolen in burglaryTanks containing ‘large quantity of cattle semen’ stolen in burglary
In a bizarre and costly crime, thieves have made off with two tanks of high-value bull semen from a farm in Clogher, County Tyrone. The theft of the cryogenic storage units represents a major financial blow, with the contents estimated to be worth a substantial sum into the tens of thousands of pounds.
The thieves targeted the farm sometime between Monday evening and Tuesday morning. The stolen semen was valuable genetic material used for artificial insemination in cattle breeding programs.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has launched an investigation and is appealing for witnesses. Given the highly specialized nature of the stolen property, they believe the tanks would be difficult for the thieves to sell on. Anyone noticing suspicious activity related to agricultural genetic materials is encouraged to contact the police immediately.