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Massive KitKat Heist in Europe Ahead of Easter

Published March 28, 2026, 20:08
Massive KitKat Heist in Europe Ahead of Easter

A significant shipment of KitKat chocolate bars, weighing around 12 tonnes, was stolen in Europe during transport, just weeks before Easter. The theft, involving 413,793 units of the new product line, is causing concern for Nestlé regarding potential shortages in the market. The cargo disappeared while being transported from a factory in central Italy to Poland. The company is cooperating with authorities to locate the truck and stolen products, warning that they may be channeled into unofficial sales channels. Each product has a unique batch code for identification. Nestlé acknowledges the incident with humor, but emphasizes the seriousness of the loss.