Why do we keep selling out of baby formula?

Why do we keep selling out of baby formula?

Police have now arrested six people over the alleged co-ordinated theft of more than $1 million worth of baby formula across Sydney.

The latest arrest came on Saturday, when a 31-year-old man was detained at Sydney Airport after he arrived on a flight from China.

The Carlingford man was charged and appeared at Parramatta Bail Court on Sunday, where he was granted bail under strict conditions. He will reappear at Parramatta Local Court on January 30.

In August, investigators from Strike Force Dungv searched two homes in Carlingford and seized 4000 tins of baby formula, large quantities of vitamins and manuka honey — all of which were allegedly stolen. They also seized more than $215,000 in cash, allegedly the proceeds of crime.

A 48-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man were charged at that time and remain before the courts. Another man, 53, was arrested on December 19 and a 29-year-old woman on January 4.

Of the six arrested, four individuals were from the same family. Detective Superintendent Danny Doherty has said in a press conference today that police will allege that a large amount of people were involved in the syndicate that stole baby formula, with thousands of shipments made to China.

“They’re making a quick dollar out of greed and taking formula out of the mouths of babes,” said Superintendent Doherty.

“This is an expansive criminal group,” he said, explaining to media that investigations are ongoing and they expect to make at least half a dozen more arrests in the near future.

Detectives received information in February of last year from retailers regarding the co-ordinated theft of baby formula and vitamins, according to police. Two men were arrested during their investigations and remain before the courts.

During the investigations a 48-year-old woman was arrested and charged with directing the criminal group, among other charges.

That same family was investigated and led to a 53-year-old man and 29-year-old woman being arrested in December and January respectively.