78-year-old arrrested for attempted bee theft

A 78-year-old was arrested and later released on bail pending further enquiries following the attempted theft of a bee hive in the Drumrane Road area of Limavady around 11pm on the evening of Thursday, May 30.
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A spokesperson for the Roe Valley Beekeepers Association said that bee hives can often be worth thousands of pounds and that their theft can have a significant impact. Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information is asked to contact police at Limavady on 0845 600 8000. Information can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.