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FWD cash and carry crime awareness campaign relaunches with police support

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A campaign to raise awareness of crime in cash and carry car parks has relaunched in London with the backing of the Metropolitan Police. The Federation of Wholesale Distributors (FWD) has published new leaflets and posters outlining simple actions retailers can take to keep their belongings safe: Always keep your vehicle locked, with nothing valuable …

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