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Toronto Police Crack Down on Retail Crime | Toronto News
Toronto police are waging a fierce crackdown on organized retail crime, charging over 4,000 people and arresting more than 500 in a major investigation that’s recovered $1.6 million in stolen goods. Footage shows brazen thefts, pepper spray attacks, and coordinated operations — often involving repeat offenders exploiting online resale networks to move stolen merchandise overseas. Officials warn this isn’t just shoplifting; it’s a growing criminal enterprise eroding community safety and hurting businesses big and small. With current penalties failing to deter these prolific criminals, there’s…
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