India, March 30 -- A massive shipment of KitKat chocolate bars has been stolen in Europe, prompting a wave of humorous reactions online after the brand confirmed the incident in an official statement.

(Also read: Over 4,00,000 KitKat bars stolen in Europe, brand confirms: 'Thieves made a break with more than 12 tonnes')

The popular chocolate brand revealed that around 12 tonnes of KitKat products were stolen while being transported across Europe. The consignment was travelling between the company's factory in Central Italy and its destination in Poland when it disappeared.

Taking to Instagram, the official KitKat account addressed the incident and reassured consumers that the theft would not affect supply or safety.

In its post, the c...