(Washington DC) – Last week Homeland Security Investigations announced the launch of Operations Boiling Point focused on combating organized theft groups through the targeting of domestic and transnational crime organizations profiting from organized retail crime.
Partnering with federal, state, local law enforcement and prosecutors as well as financial, retail, freight transportation and other industries, Operation Boiling Point provides a multi-faceted approach to disrupt and dismantle organized theft groups through partnerships, investigations, and consumer awareness.
“Organized retail crime costs American businesses tens of billions of dollars each year” said Steve K. Francis, Acting Executive Associate Director of HSI. “Organized Theft groups have become more brazen and violent, causing a destructive effect on the economy, resulting in lost jobs and higher prices. HSI works tirelessly to protect American businesses and consumers and it’s dedicated to put a stop to organized retail crime.”
