In the UK, chocolate is becoming a major target for thieves. To stop them, many supermarkets are now locking £2.60 chocolate bars in plastic anti-theft boxes. Customers must ask staff to open them, similar to how expensive alcohol is sold.

Experts say criminals are "stealing to order," meaning they swipe entire shelves of chocolate to sell to cafes or other shops. One store owner reported losing £250,000 in just one year! This trend isn't just about small shoplifting; it is linked to organized crime. Shopkeepers are now using AI cameras and half-empty shelves to protect their stock from these chocolate thieves.