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Florida man used taco seasoning packets to steal $40,000 worth of goods from Target, police say (www.independent.co.uk)
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[–] CreamyJalapenoSauce@piefed.social 6 points 1 day ago

“This arrest sends a clear message that organized retail theft, no matter how coordinated or far-reaching, will be aggressively investigated and prosecuted,” Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw said in a statement. “Those who profit from stealing in our communities will be held accountable.”

Dude lied in self checkout, he wasn't a Mafia leader.