{"id":104921,"date":"2025-02-20T21:54:14","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T19:54:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/intruders-dig-tunnel-in-bold-attempt-to-break-into-delta-beverages-brewery"},"modified":"2025-02-21T00:55:45","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T22:55:45","slug":"intruders-dig-tunnel-in-bold-attempt-to-break-into-delta-beverages-brewery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/intruders-dig-tunnel-in-bold-attempt-to-break-into-delta-beverages-brewery","title":{"rendered":"Intruders Dig Tunnel In Bold Attempt To Break Into Delta Beverages&#8217; Brewery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>An audacious break-in attempt at Delta Beverages\u2019 Southerton plant was foiled after an employee discovered a tunnel linked to the stormwater drainage system.<\/p>\n<p>The unusual attempt came to light on 17 February 2025, when the employee noticed signs of unauthorized activity beneath the brewery grounds.<\/p>\n<p>Delta Beverages confirmed the incident in a statement, but offered few details on the intruders\u2019 motives or whether they managed to steal anything.<\/p>\n<p>The company assured the public that operations at the plant were not disrupted by the breach. Part of the statement reads:<\/p>\n<p>Delta Beverages Private Limited, a leading manufacturer of lagers in Zimbabwe, is currently investigating alleged attempt by unknown persons to illegally access premises at Southerton brewery through a pre-existing water storm drainage tunnel.<br \/>\nThe incident, which was discovered on 17 February 2025 by Delta Beverages employees, has not caused disruption to our operations.<\/p>\n<p>We are working closely with the police and responsible authorities to determine the veracity of the report and the possible motive and identity of the perpetrators.<\/p>\n<p>We take the safety and security of our employees, facilities, and our assets very seriously.<\/p>\n<p>We are cooperating fully with all responsible authorities involved in the investigation and are conducting our standard incident management and review processes.<\/p>\n<p>We urge anyone with information about this incident to come forward and contact the police or<\/p>\n<p>our company directly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Zimbabwe<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. An audacious break-in attempt at Delta Beverages\u2019 Southerton plant was foiled after an employee discovered a tunnel linked to the stormwater drainage system. The unusual attempt came to light on 17 February 2025, when the employee noticed signs of unauthorized activity beneath the brewery grounds. 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