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William Ton and Callum Godde

THE TRUTH ABOUT: Jail time for threatening staff as retail attacks surge - Caught on Camera

Tougher jail terms loom for attacks or threats on shop staff to tackle surging retail crime. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Customers who attack or threaten shop and hospitality staff could face half a decade behind bars under a long-awaited retail crime crackdown.

The Victorian government has introduced laws to parliament to create an indictable offence for people who threaten, harm or abuse workers in customer-facing roles, including rideshare and delivery drivers.

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