WINNIPEG—The Manitoba government is promising new efforts to stem rising liquor store robberies, but the union for workers says the government isn’t moving quickly enough. Justice Minister Cliff Cullen said representatives from police forces, liquor stores and Crown attorneys will work together to find solutions. The effort may include new ways to crack down on repeat offenders, but details are to be worked out by the group. The CEO of Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries has said the government-run stores have been “under siege” for more than a year now. Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries has beefed up some security measures.

Source: thestar November 28, 2019 22:18 UTC