{"id":317178,"date":"2026-04-11T22:28:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T16:58:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/?p=317178"},"modified":"2026-04-11T22:28:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T16:58:14","slug":"kitkat-truck-flanked-by-security-vans-after-400000-bars-were-stolen-in-italy-news-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/11\/kitkat-truck-flanked-by-security-vans-after-400000-bars-were-stolen-in-italy-news-world\/","title":{"rendered":"KitKat truck flanked by security vans after 400,000 bars were stolen in Italy | News World"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Nestl\u00e9 appears to have ramped up security around KitKat lorries after 12 tonnes of chocolate was stolen in Europe ahead of Easter. <\/p>\n

A red and white truck was filmed surrounded by security vehicles because it travelled down a highway in Toronto, Canada.<\/p>\n

The food manufacturing giant announced last month that greater than 400,000 bars of chocolate had been intercepted by thieves after leaving its factory in Perugia, central Italy.<\/p>\n

The bars were sure for several locations around Europe, with the delivery set to culminate in Poland.<\/p>\n

Nevertheless, the Formula One-themed bars were snatched before they may very well be dropped off at stores, with the firm urging customers and retailers to stay vigilant for stolen batches.<\/p>\n

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As a substitute of a world leader arriving on a high-security visit, it was a KitKat\u2019s apparent publicity stunt off the back of chocolate theft (Picture: KitKat Canada)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Jumping in on the motion on Instagram, KitKat Canada quipped: \u2018Not less than this shipment\u2019s secure\u2026\u2019<\/p>\n

The clip showed one in every of brand\u2019s distinctive lorries flanked with black vans on all sides in addition to ahead and behind it, with a driver of 1 security vehicle shown wearing dark sunglasses and talking right into a radio.<\/p>\n

It was captioned with the road: \u2018When the chocolate\u2019s THIS good, you\u2019ve got to call back up.\u2019<\/p>\n

The video was released after Nestl\u00e9 put out a humorous advert for \u2018skilled\u2019 security guards, with the confectioner saying it was not \u2018taking any more possibilities\u2019.<\/p>\n

It said: \u2018We\u2019re in search of skilled security guards with big break energy tojoin our team!\u2019<\/p>\n

The advert adds that candidates will need to have \u2018extensive\u2019 experience in guarding \u2018high-value, high-profile assets\u2019. <\/p>\n

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KitKat have also said they want to hire security guards to assist protect \u2018high-value, high-profile\u2019 assets (Picture: Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

And, in one other clever pun, they will need to have share a passion for each \u2018taking breaks\u2019 and \u2018stopping break-ins\u2019.<\/p>\n

\u2018Precious cargo needs protecting\u2019, the notice finishes.<\/p>\n

The stolen lorry stays untraced, as Nestl\u00e9 says it continues to work with local authorities and suppliers to trace the missing shipment.<\/p>\n

Shops and treat lovers can use the unique batch code on their bar to see if it was bought on the black market.<\/p>\n

A \u2018stolen KitKat tracker\u2019 has been arrange online for consumers and retailers to envision their treat\u2019s origins.<\/p>\n

The Swiss-based confectionery giant praised the thieves\u2019 \u2018exceptional taste\u2019 but, on a more serious note, called on governments to do more to tackle retail fraud.<\/p>\n

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Nestl\u00e9 has arrange an internet stolen KitKat tracker for shoppers to envision their bars (Picture: stolen KitKat Tracker)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It said in a press release following the theft: \u2018We\u2019ve all the time encouraged people to have a break with KITKAT \u2013 but it surely seems thieves have taken the message too literally and made a break with greater than 12 tonnes of our chocolate.<\/p>\n

\u2018Whilst we appreciate the criminals\u2019 exceptional taste, the very fact stays that cargo theft is an escalating issue for businesses of all sizes.<\/p>\n

\u2018With more sophisticated schemes being deployed regularly, we now have chosen to go public with our own experience within the hope that it raises awareness of an increasingly common criminal trend.\u2019<\/p>\n

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