Hundreds arrested across 28 states in effort to curb organized retail theft

Illinois taskforce brought together more than 100 law enforcement agencies and over 30 retailers for crackdown

Hundreds of arrests across 28 states were made last week in what officials are saying is an unprecedented national effort to curb rising rates of organized retail theft.

The initiative, led by the Cook county regional organized crime taskforce in Illinois, brought together more than 100 law enforcement agencies and over 30 major retailers, CNBC reported Wednesday. The retailers include Target, Macy's, Home Depot, Walgreens and Kroger.