Police to Intensify Crackdown on Crimes Affecting Public Livelihoods Such as Robbery and Theft from March to June

Number of River and Theft Crimes Increased by 7.2% Last Year

The National Police Agency's National Investigation Headquarters announced on the 26th that it will intensively crack down on crimes infringing on people's livelihoods, such as robbery, theft, and violence, over the three months from March to June.

The targets are robbery, theft, and violent crimes occurring around daily life. The National Investigation Headquarters stated, "Robbery and violent crimes, which had been on a declining trend, have reversed to an increasing trend since last year," adding, "The intensive crackdown aims to suppress the crime atmosphere and realize a safe society."

In fact, the number of robbery and theft crimes last year was 427,352 cases, a 7.2% increase compared to the same period the previous year (398,764 cases).

The police plan to first crack down on robbery and stolen goods offenders. In particular, for metropolitan and serial crimes or high-risk incidents, they announced that they will mobilize organic cooperation between police stations and all available personnel to resolve cases early. They also added that they will respond strictly, including arresting habitual robbery offenders.

Additionally, they plan to actively respond to violent crimes occurring around daily life such as on the streets, workplaces, and public transportation, as well as malicious drunk crimes and crimes obstructing official duties.

The police stated, "To eradicate robbery and violent crimes around daily life, we will concentrate investigative capabilities centered on the National Investigation Headquarters," and added, "We will do our best not only to protect and support victims but also to engage in restorative police activities such as community reintegration for first-time and minor offenders."

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