An apple for an apple? Police throw fruit at 'thieves'

An apple for an apple? Police throw fruit at 'thieves'

Social media is divided by the way these officers handled this situation. What do you think?

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Video footage has been doing the rounds showing law enforcement officers serving up justice to thieves who allegedly stole apples. 

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According to Times Live, the footage shows four law enforcement officers throwing apples at thieves who allegedly were caught stealing the apples in question. The officers made them line up against a wall and one by one threw the apples at them from a distance.

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Not only did they throw the apples at them, but they can also be heard laughing and using vulgar language while doing so.


The video has sent social media into a frenzy. Many have been divided by the officers' actions. Some have even condemned them for their actions.

What are your thoughts on the matter? Were these officers being a bit too harsh on these criminals or did they deserve it? Share your comments below.

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