In Sarajevo, thieves are stopped: Only packaging on shelves, products at the cashier

Sarajevo's retailers are increasingly forced to keep more expensive items and exclusive brands near the checkout or in the warehouse, as thieves steal them from the shelves.

So, don't be surprised if you find only the packaging of an exclusive product on the shelf in a supermarket, with a note that the item is with the cashier.

- Canned fish, goulash, and more expensive spreads are being stolen - a retailer in one of Sarajevo's supermarket chains told the Patria agency, adding that it is very difficult to control everyone who enters the store, and among the customers there are often thieves who steal products.

- Retailers are responsible for the goods to the store owners. If the goods spoil, or if someone even steals them, we most often have to cover it from our salary. That's why we constantly have to find solutions to protect the goods - says this retailer, who wished to remain anonymous.

Cameras or physical security are clearly not helping enough, so retailers are forced to look for other ways to protect products on the shelves.