GPS trackers fitted to sausages, steak, and beef in supermarkets due to shoplifting fears
A supermarket chain is implementing GPS trackers on various meat products to combat shoplifting. Co-op sausages, steak, and beef are now stored in security boxes labeled with GPS tracking technology. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance security and has reportedly contributed to a decrease in retail crime levels.
- ▪Co-op sausages are being locked away in plastic security boxes fitted with GPS trackers.
- ▪Other meat products, including Angus beef and sirloin steak, are also protected by the same security measures.
- ▪The supermarket chain claims that their crime-prevention tactics have led to a reduction in retail crime levels by more than 20 percent.
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NewsUKHome NewsGPS trackers fitted to sausages, steak, and beef in supermarkets due to shoplifting fearsCo-op sausages, which cost less than £4, are being locked away in plastic security boxes labelled as fitted with a GPS trackerHarriette Boucher Friday 22 May 2026 15:33 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2981931","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/co-op-gps-tracker-sausages-supermarket-theft-b2981931.html","title":"GPS trackers fitted to sausages and steak in supermarkets due to shoplifting fears"}}Minister…
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