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Retail NI launches action plan to tackle crime

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Following a survey of its members, Retail NI launched a comprehensive action plan to tackle crime against its members at the NI Assembly. The justice minister Naomi Long and deputy chief constable Chris Todd were keynote speakers at the event. The report entitled ‘Working Together’ includes…

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