Huh, black market coffee....whoda thunk it?

[Wheezer]

KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii - Police in Hawaii say a thief got his caffeine fix when he made off with more than 1,000 pounds of Kona coffee beans.

Police say the beans were taken from a home sometime between May 27 and May 29. The beans were in 100-pound burlap bags.

Police are asking the public to report anyone trying to sell green coffee beans.

The Kona area of Hawaii's Big Island is famous for its premium coffee beans.

 

[Dari]

When people are paying $5-$10 for coffee with fancy names, you bet some will try to cash in on it illegally.

 

[0roo0roo]

1000lbs..jeez
well its a hard working crook thats for sure
green beans, i wonder how long they last...

 

[rise]

i think it's "who'da"...

 

[everman]

Originally posted by: 0roo0roo
1000lbs..jeez
well its a hard working crook thats for sure
green beans, i wonder how long they last...

They'll be fine for easily a year if stored properly. I think it will be difficult to sell however because most buyers will want to know where the beans came from, what crop, etc.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Now that's bulk!

 

[Lola]

That amount of coffee I figure is worth about $20,000

 

[KB]

Kona is the best coffee!!!! I would expect them to be stolen.