Police to target 500 chronic shoplifters in retail crime crackdown in England and Wales

Tactics to include GPS tagging for repeat offenders, high-street bans and tougher sentences Five hundred of the most prolific shoplifters across England and Wales will be targeted in a police crackdown on retail crime, with tougher sentences, high-street bans and GPS tagging. The home secretary said up to 17 police forces will target the repeat offenders in their area, collecting evidence of offences to secure stronger sentences and ensure they face “real consequences”, backed by an extra £2.5m in funding. Continue reading...

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