Movement to make organized retail crime a federal offense

(NECN: Ally Donnelly, Braintree, Mass.) - Lawmakers and law enforcement around the country, and here in New England, are joining forces to address the increasing issue of organized retail crime, described as when rings of thieves steal items to sell everywhere from flea markets to the internet. Authorities say organized retail crime costs retailers and estimated $30 billion each year -- costs that eventually get passed on to the consumer. "This is not petty theft, this is not about shoplifting. When we talk about organized crime that's exactly what it is," Rep. William Delahunt said. read more

NECN | November 3, 2009

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