The surge in phone thefts, which rose by over 150% to 78,000 incidents, demands an urgent response from the Government and tech companies alike.
The Home Office aims to unite tech manufacturers in a summit to explore advancements in anti-theft features, addressing the rampant illegal smartphone market.
With only 0.8% of phone thefts resulting in charges, and many cases closed without a suspect, the criminal landscape presents a significant challenge for law enforcement.
A national police intelligence unit, Operation Opal, has been launched to investigate the networks behind mobile phone thefts and the flow of stolen devices.
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