Plantain theft clampdown

[NewsWhore]

Agriculture Minister Salvador Jimenez says that the government will take measures to protect plantain farmers in the Cibao region whose crops are being targeted by thieves. One leading farmer, Santiago Espaillat, said that plantains are easy to steal. Jimenez plans to meet with Chief of Police Rafael Guillermo Guzman to discuss a plan for protecting the crops. Jimenez's comments come in response to recent reports that as much as 50% of the plantain harvest has been stolen in some areas.

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