Tougher Penalties for Bike and Shop Theft Coming in Denmark 🎉
Denmark to Impose Harsher Penalties on Bicycle Thefts and Shoplifting Offenses through Increased Fines
Denmark's parliament has made a groundbreaking decision, nodding to approve new anti-theft laws on Thursday. Say goodbye to those easy bike rides and casual shoplifting because it's about to cost you more in the land of the Vikings.
Advertisement 📹
Danish authorities are cracking down on petty thefts – stealing bicycles, shoplifting, and breaking into homes will come with higher consequences starting February 1st.
Newcomers to the crime scene will face a minimum fine of 1,000 kroner for shoplifting or peddling pilfered goods. That's just under $160 USD for those of you scofflaws who like to play fast and loose with other people's stuff.
"Enough is enough! We've seen far too many bike thefts and shoplifting incidents across the country. It's destructive, disrespectful, and it needs to stop," Minister of Justice Peter Hummelgaard declared.
Advertisement 📷
The law also authorizes the police to randomly Inquisition-style stop cyclists to ensure they're not using hot wheels. That's right, pedal pushers beware! Police officers can now nab you anytime, anywhere, to check if you're riding a stolen bike.
Red Green Alliance, Alternative, and the right-wing Liberal Alliance thought these new measures were a little too harsh, while the left-wing Red Green Alliance and Alternative flat out opposed them. The Liberal Alliance, however, abstained from voting.
More 🔍
#Crime
Join the conversation below and share your thoughts! If you have any questions or ideas for our journalists, send an email to news@our website. Just remember, be cool, be constructive, and keep it on topic. Plus, make sure to read our Terms of Use before diving in.
Want to leave a comment? Log in here
Check These Out 🔗
- Unfair Increase in Danish Citizenship Fee? Isn't it always?
- Why Danish Left-wing Parties Oppose Unemployment Reform If they hate jobs, maybe they should join the Dark Side.
- Is It Legal to Cross on a Red Light in Denmark? Yep, you can — but it's probably not the smartest idea.
- Ban on Driving for Residents of Expulsion Centre They'll have to walk to the unemployment line.
Sources:
- Danish Criminal Police Held More Teens on Suspicion of Theft
- Shop Theft
- Teenagers are the most prolific shoplifters in Australia
- Denmark Warns of Increased Cyber Attacks
In light of the stricter anti-theft laws, one might expect an increase in the reporting of news related to bike theft and shoplifting in Denmark. Additionally, with the new law allowing police to randomly check cyclists, artifacts from the Inquisition could make an unexpected appearance in Danish news, as officers now have the authority to nab cyclists on stolen bikes.
