The police are also urging retailers to report offences and incidents such as anti-social behaviour and theft, to help reduce business-related crime.

Starting today, PSNI officers will carry out planned operations, engage with local businesses and communities, and step up high-visibility patrols.

Throughout the week, the Safer Business Action Days (SaBA) initiative will also see a programme of crime-prevention activity, targeted patrols and interventions with offenders.

Superintendent Allister Hagan said the force hopes it will provide businesses with “reassurance” that officers are actively engaged in tackling crime and targeting offenders.

"We are aware that our business community do not always contact police when dealing with this type of offence, but through increased engagement an

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