Man Arrested in $390,000 London Cheese Heist

A 63-year-old suspect was detained after 22 tonnes of artisanal cheddar were stolen from Neal's Yard Dairy in a sophisticated scam.

The theft involved 950 wheels of Hafod Welsh, Westcombe, and Pitchfork cheddar, valued at over $390,000.
The suspect posed as a wholesale distributor for a major French retailer to orchestrate the scam.
Neal's Yard Dairy has paid the affected cheesemakers despite the financial setback.
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has urged the public to watch for suspicious sales of premium cheddar.
Authorities are investigating potential links to the cheese being smuggled to Russia or the Middle East.