The Metropolitan Police have raided more than 120 shops suspected of selling stolen goods in the force's largest ever crackdown on shoplifting.

Officers arrested 32 people and seized thousands of items, including food, make-up and electrical devices, worth hundreds of thousands of pounds.

More than 300 officers were involved in the blitz over two days this month targeting stores suspected of selling goods stolen from major retailers at discounted prices.

Nine shops have been served with closure notices as part of Operation Zoridon.

Superintendent Luke Baldock said: "Shoplifting is not a victimless crime and the gangs involved are organised and have links to drugs and violence.

"Rogue shopkeepers who trade in stolen goods are funding criminal activity and driving up costs for everyone.

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