Consumers have been warned against buying oysters from unrecognized sellers. ABC Consumers have been warned against buying oysters from unrecognized sellers.
New South Wales police and primary industry authorities have launched a covert operation to crack down on oyster thefts over the festive season.
Almost 2,000 oysters have been stolen on the mid-north coast already this month.
Operation Trident will attempt to disrupt or dismantle the oyster black market as well as deter thieves.