"LA County DA Cracks Down on Organized Retail Theft with 200 Cases Filed"
LA County DA Gascón is cracking down on smash-and-grab retail thefts, with hundreds of cases being prosecuted and over 580 arrests made by local task forces. Gascón emphasizes that there will be severe consequences for those involved, including getaway drivers and sellers of stolen merchandise, under a new state law that makes organized theft a felony. He stresses that individuals engaged in this activity will be held accountable, but the severity of consequences will depend on various factors.