Retail crime syndicate dismantled in Victoria

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It's alleged the group had stolen more than $10 million worth of items over five months. Stolen items included baby formula, medicines, vitamins, skincare products, electric toothbrushes, and toiletries.   Video voice-over powered by ACM-generated AI.

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00:00Victoria Police arrested 19 people believed to be part of one of the state's largest retail

00:05theft syndicates. It's alleged the group had stolen more than $10 million worth of items

00:10over five months. Stolen items included baby formula, medicines, vitamins, skin care products,

00:16electric toothbrushes and toiletries. Operation Supernova officers from Box Hill uncovered the

00:21operation which was targeting major supermarket retailers. The group is alleged to be working

00:26with receivers who on-sell the products for profit. Retail theft is a fast-growing crime

00:32in Victoria with a 38% increase in the crime over the past year.

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