Meat health warning after 21 pigs stolen from Dorset farm
The animals were taken from a farm near Blandford
Police are investigating the theft of 21 pigs from a farm in North Dorset.
The Large Whites were taken from farmland in the Ibberton between Thursday 24 February and Thursday 3 March.
PC Sebastian Haggett from Dorset Police's rural crime team, said: "We would urge members of the public with any information about this incident to please get in touch with us.
"We would also like to advise that meat from illegally slaughtered animals is not safe to eat and should not be entering the food chain.
"If you have been offered meat you suspect to have been illegally produced and may be linked to this matter, please get in contact.
"Livestock theft is a serious issue and can have significant consequences for farmers.
"I would appeal to anyone who has seen anything suspicious in the area that may be related to this incident to please come forward."