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You and Yours: Squats and Shoplifting

Squats and Shoplifting

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Shari Vahl uncovers the role 'squats' play for criminal gangs operating shoplifting rings.

Shari Vahl's investigates some squats in Luton and stumbles upon the role they play in allowing shoplifting gangs to steal millions of pounds worth of goods.

Shoplifting has reached crisis point for many UK retailers. Losses in 2023  totalled more than a billion pounds. These aren't opportunists upping their game but rather mobile organised crime gangs. Shari Vahl stumbles on their operation in Luton and discovers the crucial role that 'squats' play in their crimes.

PRESENTER: SHARI VAHL

PRODUCER: KEVIN MOUSLEY

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