German police investigate the theft of 20 tons of Emmental cheese

German authorities have launched an investigation into the disappearance of a shipment consisting of 20 tons of Emmental cheese. The incident occurred in Bavaria, specifically in the city of Bayreuth, on July 14, 2026. A transport company had subcontracted the delivery to another firm, which dispatched a truck to pick up the cargo as scheduled. The shipment, valued at approximately 80,000 euros, was intended for transport to France. However, the truck failed to reach its final destination. Police are currently treating the case as a theft and are attempting to determine the circumstances behind the disappearance of the cargo. No suspects have been identified yet, and the investigation remains ongoing.