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Police Recover Empty Trailers in £115,000 Guinness Theft; 880 Barrels Still Missing

British authorities recovered two trailers connected to a major beer heist but found the cargo gone. Lancashire Constabulary located both units near Skelmersdale, approximately 30 miles from Runcorn, England, following the August 31 theft. The missing Guinness shipment totaled roughly 880 barrels valued at £115,000.

Investigators believe criminals are moving the stolen beer through black market channels. Police are seeking occupants of a silver or white Renault Captur involved in an incident near one recovery location. The vehicle contained a student driver and instructor.

Authorities urge businesses to report suspicious bulk Guinness offers. The public should question sellers about product sourcing. Both trailers bore GXO branding but were not under the logistics company's control during the theft. No arrests have been made. Tipsters can contact police at 101 with incident number IML-2408641.