Over 2,000 bees were killed during a “heartbreaking” spate of vandalism that caused thousands of pounds worth of damage at a farm in Inchyra.
Police were called to reports of vandalism to a number of fresh strawberry plants and farming equipment at Tofthill Farm, between the hours of 5pm and 10pm on Saturday.
Among the items damaged were boxes which housed around 2000 bees, resulting in the death of the insects.
A spokesperson for the farm slammed the vandals, who they say have caused thousands of pounds worth of damage, and described the death of the bees as “heartbreaking”.
A statement read: “We are incredibly disappointed to be subjected to a vandalism at the weekend.
“Aside from jumping on our equipment and damaging it, the most heartbreaking aspect of it is that some 2,000 bees were killed and dozens of fresh strawberry plants were maliciously damaged.
“Bees are truly the most magnificent and efficient pollinators on any farm and it’s thanks to them that we all get fed.
“After an incredibly difficult winter for farming, where it is getting harder and harder to produce food, we only have utter contempt for the individuals who have caused thousands of pounds worth of damage.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 1838 of 25/05/24 and crime ref CR/0190102/24.
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