A €54m Christmas spree for shoplifters as retail outlets targeted

Shoplifters are set for a €54m robbing spree this Christmas, targeting two-thirds of all retail outlets nationwide.

A €54m Christmas spree for shoplifters as retail outlets targeted

There has been a significant surge in the theft of luxury items, including designer-label clothing, expensive cosmetics, and toys, with some “stolen to order”, according to the Irish Small & Medium Enterprises association.

It warned retailers to be extra vigilant during the Christmas period as shops throughout the country are being increasingly targeted by shoplifters and organised gangs.

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