Japanese police eye mandatory ID checks for scrap metal trading to stop surge in thefts

SCMP | Jan. 10, 2025, 5:50 a.m. | Original
National Police Agency proposes registration scheme for those dealing in scrap metal as thieves target businesses and disrupt operations.
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