Ram-raid offences in New Zealand have skyrocketed by 620 per cent in the past five years as the country faces a youth crime crisis.
Front line police and business owners are expressing frustration as they believe the government’s justice system is too “soft” on offences committed by youth.
The growing crisis is expected to be a key political issue facing Prime Minister Chris Hipkins in the lead up to the October 14 election.
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