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Richmond RCMP arrest 11 people during targeted Boost & Bust shoplifting enforcement

Richmond RCMP arrest 11 people during targeted Boost & Bust shoplifting enforcement

Richmond RCMP say they arrested 11 people on Nov. 6 during a targeted Boost & Bust shoplifting enforcement and recovered about $3,200 in stolen merchandise.

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Richmond RCMP say they arrested 11 people on Nov. 6 during a targeted shoplifting enforcement operation called Boost & Bust.

Police said officers were posted with local businesses and other retail partners throughout Richmond.

In addition to the 11 arrests, police recommended charges against eight people.

RCMP said one person will be recommended for a charge of failing to comply with a release order.

Police said about $3,200 worth of stolen merchandise was found, mostly clothing.

RCMP said both frontline officers and members of its Investigative Support Units took part in the operation.

The department said the Boost & Bust was the sixth such operation it conducted in 2026.

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