Holy Guacamole: Texas Deputies Bust a Massive Avocado Heist

Only in Texas. The Hill County Sheriff’s Office recently made the state’s biggest recovery of stolen produce—more than 34,000 avocados. That’s right, we’re talking enough green gold to fill a lifetime supply of guacamole!

It all started on Thursday, Dec. 12, when law enforcement in Laredo tipped off Hill County deputies about a potential cargo theft suspect heading north on I-35. When officers spotted the 18-wheeler matching the description, they pulled it over, expecting to find stolen goods. But they didn’t expect this much.

Inside the truck, deputies discovered a staggering load of avocados. While the truck’s driver wasn’t arrested, the stolen goods were seized and moved to a refrigerated trailer owned by the victimized company. The Hill County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the driver’s release at the request of the Laredo Police Department, but the avocados were saved—unharmed, thankfully.

Deputy Ty Hardy has seen plenty of strange cases in his career, but even he had to admit this one topped the list. “It’s definitely the largest avocado recovery I’ve ever been a part of,” he said.

Avocado theft isn’t just a Texas thing. Over in California, deputies recently caught two suspects stealing 500 pounds of the fruit from a ranch, worth an estimated $5,000. But Texas always does it bigger, and this case proves it. In your face, hippies!

Whether you’re making guac for the game or topping your breakfast tacos, these little green gems are a hot commodity. But stealing 34,000 of them? That’s next-level crime.

So, next time you enjoy some guacamole, give a nod to the Hill County deputies for protecting the produce that keeps our Tex-Mex dishes iconic. Because in Texas, even our avocados deserve justice!

Now that the avocados are safe, here's a great guacamole recipe for you to try: