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Retailers sound the alarm as Penal Code changes spark shoplifting surge
With minor theft now classified as a misdemeanour, criminals are cashing in while retailers struggle.
In the wake of a new amendment to the Penal Code, several retailers are already reporting a rise in thefts.
The amendment has raised the threshold for theft to be classified as a criminal offence from €266 to €700. Theft below this threshold is now considered a misdemeanour, punishable only by a fine of up to €331. As a result, thieves who steal goods approaching this limit can still turn a significant profit even if they receive the maximum penalty, notes the Sme daily.
For example, Billa and Tesco have reported increases in thefts.
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