A new law has been implemented in Georgia that is going to classify certain degrees of crimes like porch piracy as felonies, which could be punishable with several years in prison for an individual found guilty of engaging in these crimes.
Porch pirates have been seen all over the United States, it's an issue that causes stress for thousands of victims who have their packages stolen while they are at work or not around to receive the goods etc.
A variety of solutions have been thought of to try and deal with porch pirates, different security devices or secure delivery boxes introduced into the market, but it's still a problem today. There are thousands of reports of packages being stolen each year.
49% Of Americans Fear Package Theft
Millions of Americans are worried about their packages being stolen. The concern has even prompted some to limit their online shopping altogether because they want to avoid the risk of it being stolen or avoid the delivery hassles that might come with it.
Officials in some regions think more punishment might be the answer to address the problem.
The hope in Georgia is that this punishment is going to deter those who might think about engaging in these crimes. But some criminologists have already expressed disbelief that this measure is going to make an impact in deterring anyone.
Different companies like Amazon and Walmart have tried to address the issue, but right now it's still a major issue for both those ordering and those sending the goods.