Even in the so called civilised nations, crime still pays. In the light of this and other failings in the west, do we have anything to learn from these people, despite importing their ill-manners

Five thousand police officers flooded London today in a blitz on thieves stealing 10,000 mobile phones a month.

They took part in raids, patrols, and weapon sweeps targeting muggers. The Big Wing operation aims to combat a huge rise in theft offences in London, most involving phones. Commander Stephen Watson, leading today’s operation, said: “We are trying to get people to take care of what is a very valuable commodity.

“We still see people coming out of the Tube and waving their iPhones to pick up messages, they are easy pickings for thieves.” Officers carried out dawn raids on suspects, conducted street briefings, patrolled robbery hotspots, and set up knife arches at stations.

Police say they have reduced the increase in phone thefts from 14 per cent to six per cent.

Source: http://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/5000-police-blitz-phone-thieves-in-capital-8899061.html?origin=internalSearch

and your point is?