Eight London boroughs getting new tech to combat shoplifting in crackdown by Met Police

The Met Police are introducing new technology across eight London boroughs to combat shoplifting. This initiative follows successful pilots with retailers such as Boots and Greggs, which helped officers quadruple the number of shoplifters brought to justice. Companies including Tesco and M&S are also rolling out the tech. Authorities warned shoplifters that capabilities to catch offenders and bring them before the courts are increasing as part of this wider crackdown on retail crime.