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Lords Committee calls for immediate action on shop theft epidemic

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ACS has welcomed the findings of a new inquiry from the House of Lords Justice and Home Affairs Committee which recommends a range of measures to deal with the epidemic of shop theft facing retailers. The Lords Committee has been considering the impact of shop…

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