Governor Kathy Hochul emphasized the importance of the crackdown on organized retail theft, stating, 'We are sick and tired of our citizens feeling they're vulnerable, whether it's random crimes on the streets or whether it's the sophisticated organized crime rates. We're coming after you.' This reflects a strong commitment to addressing crime and ensuring public safety, especially during critical shopping periods.
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz highlighted the impact of this takedown on the community by saying, 'The arrests of those involved in stealing $2 million worth of retail goods will help safeguard our retailers and protect honest buyers from inflated prices due to theft.' This underscores the broader implications of retail crime on local economies.
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