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# shoplifters

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Cash, drugs and fake tan among the most common items stolen from pharmacies

Pharmacists have said that violent raids can have a physical and psychological effect on staff.

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Jan 19th 2017, 6:15 AM

Councillors want gardaí to be able to hand over shoplifters' details to stores

John Buttimer, who put forward the motion, said the intention would be to target prolific shoplifters and not one time offenders.

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Jun 29th 2015, 1:57 PM

Organised gangs are flying into Dublin to shoplift your belongings this Christmas

Retailers want courts to crack down harder on shoplifting.

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Dec 16th 2014, 7:00 AM