Thefts have soared in one country since legal restrictions on the sale of lock-breaking equipment were relaxed 10 years ago  Because legally purchased lock-breaking equipment is used in most burglaries
Most of the lock removal equipment used in the country is perishable. It usually breaks down a few years after purchase and can not be repaired.
 So reintroducing strict restrictions on the sale of the device would help reduce the incidence of theft in the country