Massive Hijacking Of Avocados Now Recovered In Texas

Hillsboro, Texas is a long way from the United States and Mexico border, but thankfully technology immediately connects every corner of the Lone Star State including the more than 350 mile distance from Laredo to Hillsboro.

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Over 34,000 stolen avocados were piled into a refrigerated trailer, and it was traveling north up Interstate 35 via an 18 wheeler when a member of the Hill County Sheriff's Office was able to make a traffic stop based on a tip received from the Laredo Police Department.

How much money are 34,000 avocados worth?

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Avocados at the store are usually a couple of dollars per pound, and an average avocado is just about a half pound. Based on the most simple math, 34,000 avocados should be worth in the neighborhood of $34,000.

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Once the truck was apprehended, it was moved to a secure location, and all avocados were saved and transported to a refrigerated truck of the rightful owners. With any luck, they are already being eaten because nobody wants 34,000 overripe avocados.

Avocado theft is a major crime in Mexico and the United States

Avocado groves are a multi-billion dollar industry, and theft can cause major problems for its overall economics from harvest to table. Even smash and grab thefts like the one mentioned in the video above can have an impact, let alone an entire semi full.

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Thankfully this story has a happy ending because if the cost of my favorite dip went up due to some dip____, there would have been other colorful words in use too.