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Shoplifters In Scotland Armed With Harpoon Guns And Machetes, Staff Say
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Shop workers in Scotland say they face rising violence from organised shoplifters, with the Co-op reporting thieves armed with machetes, knives, guns and even a harpoon gun. Gangs are clearing whole shelves into sacks and wheelie bins, stealing to order items such as energy drinks and baby powder. Recorded shoplifting has jumped 129% in four years, from 24,877 incidents to 56,920, Scottish government figures show.
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