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Jacob Shteyman

Adults to face jail time for recruiting kids into crime

Adults who recruit kids to commit serious crimes in South Australia will face up to 15 years' jail. (David Gray/AAP PHOTOS)

Criminal ringleaders who recruit children to do their illicit bidding in South Australia are set to face the toughest punishment in the country.

State attorney-general, Kyam Maher, will introduce a bill to parliament this week to punish adults with 15 years' jail if they recruit people under 18 to engage in criminal activity.

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