UK Activist Group 'Take Back Power' Faces Arrests Over Mass Shoplifting Campaign
A new civil resistance group in the UK, known as 'Take Back Power', has been involved in a series of mass shoplifting events aimed at highlighting economic inequality. The group, which has been active since December, has organized stunts where activists 'liberate' food items from supermarkets and distribute them to those in need. Recently, 13 individuals were arrested in Salford and London during a police crackdown on the group's activities. The arrests were made on suspicion of conspiracy to commit theft, as the group has been linked to organized shoplifting in various locations, including Cornwall, London, and Manchester. The activists, many of whom are young and have participated in other protest movements like Extinction Rebellion, have been using social media to document their actions. Despite the arrests, the group plans to continue its efforts to draw attention to inequality, with further actions planned throughout the year. 
