Police will launch a nationwide crackdown on the most prolific shoplifters, targeting 500 repeat offenders across England and Wales. The operation will involve tougher sentences, high‑street bans and GPS tagging, with up to 17 police forces collecting evidence to secure stronger penalties. The Home Secretary announced the initiative will be supported by an additional £2.5 million in funding to ensure offenders face real consequences.
Tactics to include GPS tagging for repeat offenders, high-street bans and tougher sentencesFive 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...
