HUELVA police are stepping up patrols in the agricultural region after five people were arrested in connection with 800 kilos-worth of stolen fruit.
They were stopped on the N432 in their vehicle which was found to be carrying 600 kg of mandarins and 200 kg of strawberries worth €1,100.
The fruit has been returned to its rightful owners while the Guardia Civil is planning to intensify patrols to put a stop to farm raiders in the fruit-growing region.