Australia’s COVID-19 rapid antigen test (RAT) supply problems have intensified after around 42,000 RATs were stolen from an Australian freight depot during a countrywide shortage. New South Wales (NSW) police were called to a Sydney depot on Tuesday, Jan. 18, after a man allegedly walked in and seized around 42,000 tests, worth more than $500,000 (US$360,000). A spokesperson for the NSW police said that their “inquiries are continuing.” NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has said that the culprit should expect a visit from the police shortly. “At a time when everyone across our state has made incredible efforts in keeping people safe, in making sacrifices, what a disgraceful act,” Perrottet said. “The police will catch you.” The theft comes at a difficult time, as Australia is struggling with an Omicron outbreak which has been made more challenging to manage by a RAT shortage. Australian retailers, especially smaller outlets, have been overcharging people for their rapid antigen tests. …