A 50-year-old
former strawberry farm supervisor was charged in an Australian court on Monday
for sticking sewing needles in strawberries. The woman was arrested Sunday
after a "complex" and "extensive" investigation by
Australian police. She has been charged with seven counts of contaminating
goods and could face up to 10 years in prison if found guilty.
"This
is a major and unprecedented police investigation with a lot of complexities
involved," Detective Superintendent Jon Wacker said in a statement on Sunday.
The Queensland Police Service has allocated a significant amount of resources
to ensure those responsible are brought to justice, Wacker added. In September,
consumers in six of Australia's eight states and territories had discovered
needles hidden inside strawberries.
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