Police squad set up to tackle shop theft arrests 93 gang members in seven months

Police said the gangs targeted were responsible for losses of more than £4million to retailers (Jacob King/PA) - (PA Archive)

A police squad set up to stem the rising tide of shoplifting has arrested 93 members of organised crime gangs behind retail theft in seven months.

Operation Pegasus has “impacted 28 organised crime groups and high-harm individuals” responsible for more than £4 million in losses to businesses, the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) said.