Maize Delivered To DEFRA

During the early hours of July 23rd five GM crop decontaminators removed Aventis GM maize plants from the farm scale trial at Preston Wynne, Herefordshire. About 50% of the crop was destroyed. 50 large bags of maize were then delivered to the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) marked FAO Michael Meacher. A letter requesting a meeting was included, together with open statements from the five claiming responsibility. Unfortunately Michael was not available, though the five were thanked and the police were not informed.

Aventis stated to the Press Association “the wrong crop was targeted”. Tests carried out on plants suggest otherwise. The crop was attacked again on July 28th. To date no one has been arrested, though the police have said interviews will be required and the CPS has been informed.