Police to Target 500 Chronic Shoplifters in Major UK Retail Crackdown

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Up to 17 police forces will target 500 prolific shoplifters across England and Wales.

Measures include GPS tagging, high-street bans, and intensive supervision courts.

The strategy is backed by an extra £2.5m in government funding.

Data from a similar 2025 pilot in Bromley showed a 70% drop in local retail crime.

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