Shoplifting is one of the fastest-growing crimes in Scotland with Glasgow and Edinburgh worst affected when it comes to reported incidents.
Now, a dedicated police taskforce is being set up to tackle it, backed with £3m of Scottish Government funding.
A specialist team of officers and detectives will operate within the most targeted areas to help reduce shoplifting and attacks on retail workers.
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