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Fears sheep flock could have been stolen for 'smokies' trade, police warn

Ceredigion police inspector Matthew Howells said there is a possibility that the lambs may have been stolen for the smokies trade - a delicacy in many West African countries where sheep meat is scorched with a blowtorch to give it a smoked flavour

Chris Brayford

02 September 2025 鈥� 2 min read

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A photo of the flock believed to have been stolen for the illegal meat trade. (Cardigan, Crymych, and Newcastle Emlyn Police)

More than 40 sheep have been stolen from a farm in Wales, and officers have warned there is a possibility that the animals could have entered the food chain illegally as 鈥榮mokies'. Cardigan, Crymych,...

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Fears sheep flock could have been stolen for 'smokies' trade, police warn

Ceredigion police inspector Matthew Howells said there is a possibility that the lambs may have been stolen for the smokies trade - a delicacy in many West African countries where sheep meat is scorched with a blowtorch to give it a smoked flavour

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Fears sheep flock could have been stolen for 'smokies' trade, police warn

Ceredigion police inspector Matthew Howells said there is a possibility that the lambs may have been stolen for the smokies trade - a delicacy in many West African countries where sheep meat is scorched with a blowtorch to give it a smoked flavour

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