Nine people have been arrested in an investigation into the crime syndicate, which allegedly steals items from major supermarket chains and sells them to small businesses for less than their retail price.
An alleged crime syndicate targeting major supermarket chains has plundered more than $300,000 worth of stolen goods from stores, Victoria Police has confirmed.
A 67-year-old woman has been arrested and accused of being a part of the syndicate, along with seven others, who have been charged with theft-related offences.An alleged crime syndicate targeting major supermarket chains has plundered more than $300,000 worth of stolen goods from stores, Victoria Police has confirmed. Two business owners have been charged with receiving the stolen goods, including a 67-year-old in St Albans.
"We are finding people are making lists to order... and then the thieves will go out and steal those goods, then going back to the retail outlet to purchase," Acting Superintendent Rhonda Brown said"Ultimately the community suffers... we create an unsafe environment, the prices rise for the purchase of their goods."
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