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Interpol expects 'dramatic' jump in crime over vaccine shipments
AFP
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Representative Image. Credit: AFP Photo
Representative Image. Credit: AFP Photo

Interpol chief Juergen Stock predicted Monday a sharp rise in crimes with robbers seeking to get their hands on precious vaccines aimed at stopping the coronavirus pandemic.

"With vaccines rolling out, crime will increase dramatically," Stock told business weekly WirtschaftsWoche. "We will see thefts and warehouse break-ins and attacks on vaccine shipments."

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(Published 21 December 2020, 15:50 IST)