Sixth man charged over alleged baby formula theft

A man has become the sixth person to be charged over a global crime syndicate alleged to have stolen more than a million dollars-worth of baby formula, vitamins and manuka honey that was then sold in China.

Chinese market inspectors talk with a worker as they inspect baby formula for sale at a supermarket in Hefei city, east China's Anhui province Source: Imaginechina

The overseas demand for goods like these has caused a shortage of baby formula across the country, and seen some engage in illicit activity.

Aaron reports.