South Pembrokeshire Labour MP Henry Tufnell said that he was pleased that the Government has committed to tackling shoplifting.
“Having had conversations with shop owners all across Pembrokeshire, I understand how much stress shoplifting causes,” he said.
“A big factor in the rise of shoplifting has been the £200 cap — legislation brought in under the previous government that meant anything shoplifted under the value of £200 wouldn’t be prosecuted.
“For years, police haven’t had the powers or capacity to pursue these cases — but that’s now changing, with the Government scrapping the £200 cap.
“This means all shop theft will be pursued and investigated, regardless of value.”
