Archive · 29 Nov 2025
Snails Worth Rs 93 Lakh Stolen in France
In France, thieves stole a lot of snails worth Rs 93 lakh from a farm.
The snails were meant for fancy restaurants that have Michelin stars.
The thieves cut the fence, broke down the door, and took the snails from the cold storage.
The farm owner is very sad because the snails were supposed to be used for Christmas meals.
The thieves must have been part of a big group because they took so many snails.
The French eat a lot of snails, but most of them come from other countries.
Thieves stole 450 kg of snails worth Rs 93 lakh from L'Escargot des Grands farm in France.
The snails were intended for Michelin-star restaurants, including Domaine les Crayeres in Reims.
The theft involved cutting the fence, breaking down the door, and smashing light detectors.
The farm owner estimated the loss at 90,000 euros and said it was a 'very tough blow'.
The thieves took enough snails for 10,000 meals, indicating a well-organized network.
- Who
- Thieves, possibly a well-organized network
- What
- Theft of 450 kg of snails worth Rs 93 lakh
- When
- Between Sunday night and Monday morning
- Where
- L'Escargot des Grands snail farm in France
- Why
- Unknown, but the snails were intended for high-end restaurants
- Estimated Value of Stolen Snails
- Rs 93 lakh (90,000 euros)
- Quantity of Snails Stolen
- 450 kg
- Number of Meals Possible
- 10,000
- Targeted Snail Farm
- L'Escargot des Grands
- Intended Recipients
- Michelin-star restaurants, including Domaine les Crayeres in Reims