Mysterious Ferret Thefts Roil Southern England
Ferret Luciano Bernardi via Wikimedia Commons There are many things that are important to keep an eye on to prevent theft, such as your wallet, phone... and your ferrets. Throughout rural southern England over the past two years, there's been a rise in the number of ferret thefts, according to the Wall Street Journal. The story begins with Ken Jenkins, a pest controller who uses ferrets to remove rabbits from open fields near the ancient site of Stonehenge, a site shrouded in mystery. But the more pressing enigma on Jenkin's mind: Why are people stealing ferrets? Some ferret enthusiasts say thieves sell animals for clandestine drug research, Mr. Jenkins says. Others speculate they go to the illicit pet trade. Many suspect the involvement of organized-crime rings. "These people are linked to badger baiting, dog fighting and worse," says Mr. Jenkins's business partner, James...