The East Retail Crime Task Force was recently launched in response to an increase in offending against retailers in the area.
As part of ongoing efforts to address this issue, two women, both aged 42, have been arrested in connection with separate incidents in central Edinburgh.
They are facing a combined total of 25 charges, which include theft, police assault, breach of bail conditions, and offences against retail workers.
Both women are due to appear in court.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “The task force remains committed to ensuring community safety and protecting local businesses from criminal activity.
“We encourage retailers to continue reporting incidents promptly so we can take swift and appropriate action.”
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
