Police warn against buying beef after chemically treated cattle stolen in St Mary

Members of the public, particularly residents of Rose End, St Mary and surrounding areas, are being warned by the police against purchasing beef following the theft of a herd of cows that were recently treated with chemicals, rendering the meat unfit for consumption.

The police report that a farmer had tied 11 cows on a plot of farmland in the community before retiring for the night.

Around 6:00 a.m. on Friday, February 6, a family member who oversees the property went to check on the cattle and discovered they were missing, according to the police.

The police say two of the cows were later found slaughtered on the property, one of which was carrying a fully developed calf.

A veterinarian who visited the scene reportedly told police that the animals had recently been injected with chemicals, making the meat unsafe for human consumption.

Members of the public are therefore being urged to be vigilant and to avoid purchasing cattle or beef being sold at unusually low prices, as consumption of contaminated meat can cause serious health complications and even death.

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