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A photo of the items seized was released by police.
Two women are set to appear in court after items totalling £10,000 were seized in Magherafelt.
Both will face charges of theft and criminal damage after they were arrested at Victoria Square shopping centre in Belfast on Saturday.
A police spokesperson praised the 'swift actions' of the security staff at the shopping centre.
"Officers from the Magherafelt Neighbourhood Team accompanied by a local Response crew attended an address in Magherafelt to carry out a search," they said.
"This was in connection with an arrest in Belfast, where the suspects had been arrested in Victoria Square for shoplifting.
"From the address in Magherafelt the officers seized a substantial number of items with price tags on thought to be in excess of £10,000.
"Swift actions from security staff and good communication between officers in different districts now means these suspects will be interviewed later on this morning in relation to all these items.
"Just another reminder to report anything suspicious on 999 in an emergency or 101 in a non-emergency as this is an example of how a simple shoplifting can be the tip of the iceberg."
The pair are due to appear before Belfast Magistrates Court later this month, with one defendant going before the Youth Court.
“One female was charged with two counts of theft and criminal damage and is due to appear before Belfast Magistrates’ Court on 29th April,” said a spokesperson.
“A second female was also charged with two counts of theft and criminal damage and is due to appear before Belfast Youth Court on 29th April.
“As is usual procedure all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service (PPS).”
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